Joy of Sacrifice

EID-UL-AZHA brings for the Muslim world a divine blessing a rare opportunity not only to enjoy an auspicious day of joy and happiness but also to receive Allah,s Mercy and Reward through sacrifice, patience and constancy. Popularly known as Bakrid, Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the tenth of Dhul-Hijja through immolations and prayers in memory of the glorious sacrifice of the Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them ) and shows the way in which both father and son cheerfully offered to suffer any self-sacrifice, however painful or difficult. In order to obey Allah,s Command. The word Eid in Arabic means joy. It is a solemn, sacred festival which enables a Banda to enjoy through Azha-sacrifice and surrender, resignation and renunciation, selflessness and total submission to the will of Rabbul Alameen.