Eid al-Adha which means the Feast of the Sacrifice, a major festival that lasts for four days. It commemorates the obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim when he was called upon to sacrifice his son Ismail.Eid al-Adha takes place during the last few days of the Hajj. All Muslims participate in the feast, not only the ones who are on Hajj. Everyone thinks about the pilgrims who have gone on Hajj, and joins with them in spirit.
On Eid day, Muslims wear their nicest clothing and attend Salatul-Eid in the morning. This is followed by a short sermon, after which everyone socializes. Next, people visit each other's homes and partake in festive meals with special dishes, beverages, and desserts. Children receive gifts and sweets on this happy occasion. In addition, like the pilgrims in Mecca, the Muslims, who can afford to do so, offer domestic animals, usually sheep, as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice. Some of the meat is given to the poor . The rest is shared among the family, relatives and friends.
Eid al-Adha is a serious occasion, symbolizing the submission of each individual Muslim, and the renewal of total commitment to Allah. That's why million of Muslims arround the world wait every year for this day to come.