Eid ul Adha in Brunei ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Eid ul Adha in Brunei and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Eid ul Adha is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God. It is also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”.
The holiday lasts for four days and begins on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims slaughter a lamb or goat and distribute the meat to the poor and needy.
In Brunei, Eid ul Adha is a public holiday. Muslims attend special prayers at mosques on the morning of the holiday. Families and friends gather to feast on traditional foods such as curried goat or lamb, biryani and desserts like kuih lapis (layered cake).
Eid ul Adha is a time for family, friends and community. It is a time to remember those who are less fortunate and to show kindness and generosity to all.