Christopher Bamidele Ayomide

Id el Kabir: A Comprehensive Guide to the Upcoming Festival

Id el Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God. However, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead, symbolizing mercy and faith.