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Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic celebrations and is observed in Burkina Faso, a country with a substantial Muslim population. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. However, before he could carry out the act, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. In honor of this event, Muslims around the world, including those in Burkina Faso, perform Qurbani, which is the ritual slaughter of livestock such as sheep, goats, cows or camels.
On this day in Burkina Faso:
Morning Prayers: Muslims dress in their finest clothes and gather for early morning communal prayers called Salat al-Eid.
Sacrifice: After prayers, those who can afford it will sacrifice an animal following halal guidelines. This practice echoes Ibrahim's sacrifice and is a key component of the observance.
Sharing Meat: The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts; one part for the family, one part for relatives and friends, and one part for the poor and needy. This distribution emphasizes charity and community support.
Feasting: Families come together to share meals prepared from the sacrificial meat.
Charity: Giving to those less fortunate is especially important during Eid al-Adha. People donate food or money to charities or directly support those in need.
Social Aspect: It's also a time for socializing; people visit each other's homes and exchange gifts.
Eid al-Adha in Burkina Faso reflects both religious devotion and a sense of community spirit characterized by sharing and caring across social strata.