Eid al-Adha Day 2 in Bangladesh ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Eid al-Adha Day 2 in Bangladesh and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Eid al-Adha is the second day of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God. Muslims around the world observe this event by performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
In Bangladesh, Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. It is celebrated with much fanfare and festivity. Muslims dress up in their finest clothes and attend special Eid prayers at mosques or open spaces. Animal sacrifices are also a common sight during Eid al-Adha, and the meat is distributed amongst family, friends and the needy. Feasts and celebrations are a hallmark of this holiday, and it is customary to exchange gifts and visit loved ones.