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Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the two major Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world, including Myanmar. This religious holiday 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 sacrifice, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
In Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist country, Muslims represent a small percentage of the population. Despite that, Eid al-Adha is observed with traditional solemnity and religious fervor among the Muslim communities across the nation.
Traditionally, those who can afford it buy animals such as goats or cows for ritual slaughter. The meat is then divided into three parts: one part for the family, one part for relatives and friends, and one part for the poor and needy. This act embodies charity and solidarity with those less fortunate.
On Eid al-Adha:
Morning Prayers: Muslims dress in their finest clothes and gather in mosques or open fields to perform special congregational prayers known as Salat al-Eid.
Sacrifice and Distribution: After prayers, those who intend to make a sacrifice do so, following which they distribute meat in accordance with Islamic principles.
Feasting: Families and friends come together to enjoy festive meals made from the sacrificed animal.
Charity: A significant aspect of Eid is giving to charity; thus many engage in charitable activities on this day.
Muslims in Myanmar observe this holy day amidst cultural nuances unique to their own community while maintaining core Islamic traditions associated with Eid al-Adha.
