Kurban Bayrami in Kosovo ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Kurban Bayrami in Kosovo and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Kurban Bayrami, also known as Eid al-Adha, is one of the most important holidays in Islam. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. Kurban Bayrami commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God.
Muslims all over the world celebrate Kurban Bayrami by slaughtering a sheep or other animal and sharing the meat with family, friends, and the poor. In Kosovo, Kurban Bayrami is also a time for families to get together and visit loved ones. Many people return to their hometowns for the holiday.
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in Kosovo. Schools and businesses are closed on this day.