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Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the two major Islamic festivals celebrated worldwide. In Argentina, a country with a small but significant Muslim population, Eid al-Adha is observed by the local Muslim communities with various religious and cultural activities.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided him with a ram to sacrifice instead. The festival also marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
On this day, Argentine Muslims gather in mosques for special prayers called Salat al-Eid. They dress in their finest clothes, reflecting the importance of the occasion. The community emphasizes charitable acts during this period; those who can afford it perform Qurbani, which is the ritual slaughter of livestock such as sheep or cows. The meat from this sacrifice is then divided into three parts: one third for the family, one third for friends and relatives, and one third for the poor and needy.
Muslims in Argentina may take time off work or school to observe Eid al-Adha; however, it is not a public holiday in the country. Despite its minority status in Argentina's predominantly Catholic population, Eid al-Adha remains an important religious day for Argentine Muslims. It serves not only as a celebration but also as an opportunity for Muslims in Argentina to foster community bonds and engage with wider society through acts of charity and sharing cultural traditions.
