The journey of a lifetime rewarded in the hereafter
Labbayk Allah huma labbayk
Eid al-Adha.. Here I am o Allah
As these chants fill the skies above the pilgrims, greeting Allah for His Mercy, Muslims across the world call out too – united across the globe by our call to The Most Merciful:
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha il Allah. Wallahu akbar. Allahu akbar, walilahil hamd.
Pilgrims call to Allah in His infinite mercy, as Muslims mimic their worship by attending Eid prayer and sacrificing an animal.
What is Eid al-Adha?
Also known as Eid al-Kabir, these four days mark the conclusion of Hajj. On these days, pilgrims will do the Rami (symbolic stoning of Shaytan), tawaf at the Kaaba, sa’I between Safa and Marwa, shaving or trimming of the hair, and the udhiya sactifice of an animal.
Muslims around the world also sacrifice an animal after completing Eid prayer, a sunnah and a commemoration of the devotion and obedience of Ibrahim (AS).
After years of wanting a child, the Prophet Ibrahim was blessed with a son, Ismail (AS). God commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice Ismail, and Ibrahim obeyed, trusting Allah’s divine plan. At the last moment, Allah spared Ismail, replacing him with a ram. Today, pilgrims and non-pilgrims sacrifice an animal to commemorate Ibrahim’s devotion and in obedience to Allah.
Find out more about Qurbani and Dhul Hijjah
Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha
فَلَمَّا أَسْلَمَا وَتَلَّهُ لِلْجَبِينِ ۚ وَنَادَيْنَاهُ أَن يَا إِبْرَاهِيم قَدْ صَدَّقْتَ الرُّؤْيَا
“And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, We called to him: O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the vision.”
(The Holy Quran 37:103–105)
- Perform ghusl
- Wear your best clothes
- Recite takbeerat on the way to the mosque
- Attend Eid prayer (First raka: 7 tabkeer, second raka: 6 takbeers)
- Don’t cut hair or nails until after the sacrifice
- Offer your Qurbani, and any additional charity if you can
Eid is a time for giving, sharing and joy. Bring dates or traditional snacks to share with people at Eid prayer, buy gifts for your children to spread a love if Eid, and give in charity to help other families to celebrate Eid too.
Donate a food aid waqf to help another family to have food for Eid, year after year.
Want to gift a loved one a present? Give a waqf in their name, and they’ll received blessings forever – there’s no gift better than Allah’s blessings.
Eid Mubarak – may Allah accept your prayers and dua this Dhul Hijjah.
The Lasting Spirit of Eid al-Adha
While Eid al-Adha is a time of celebration, it is also a reminder of sacrifice, gratitude, and complete trust in Allah. The lessons of Eid al-Adha extend far beyond the four days of Eid itself, encouraging Muslims to strengthen their faith, increase their charity, and support those in need. Whether through Qurbani, sadaqah, or contributing to a waqf, every act of giving reflects the generosity and devotion that this blessed occasion represents. By helping others during Eid al-Adha, we honour the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and seek the pleasure of Allah through sincere acts of worship and compassion.
