Wednesday, 17 November 2010

What is Hajj and Eid Al Adhah

The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca (in Saudi Arabia) for all Muslim in the world who can physically and wealthily walling to travel and complete the pilgrimage which will take few days.  It is currently the largest pilgrimage in the world and by looking to the statistic Pilgrims are increasing year after year.  Hajj is compulsory for every single mature Muslim once in life time and it is a fifth pillar of Islam. The Hajj is a demonstration of the shared aims of the Muslim people, and their submission to God (Allah in Arabic language). 

Muslim has two major celebrations which granted by All Mighty God (Allah in Arabic Language). First Eid is after completing Fasting the month of Ramadan and called Eid Al Fitter. The second celebration is after climbing mountian Arafat (Pilgrim of Hajj) or completing the Pilgrimage and it called Eid Al Adhah.
Today is the second day of Eid Al Adhah and I had great time with my family. Usually, we visit family members and relatives, and women and children celebrate separate. Also, men celebrate by gathering and share food. In this blessing day, neighbour share food and hearts get closer and it help to open a new pages to who were separated. 

The beauties of Eid are strengthening the relationship between people and draw happens in their hearts, which will last until the following Eid. Eid Al Adhah is classified as major Eid, because God (Allah) has granted the people whom completed the Pilgrimage of Hajj, the completed forgiveness for their sins and return to their families like the day they born. Nevertheless, for those couldn’t make to the pilgrimage, can fast the 10 day before the Eid so, they can compete with those who did it in the good deeds.    

2 comments:

  1. Hi Ismail,
    Good to see your post. I'm glad that you're enjoying Eid. How are things at uni?

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  2. Uni has lots of works, but i love it. Subjects are interesting and I'm doing well. Thanks for you support.

    Keep in touch and link me with other student, which would like to post

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