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12/09/2009 - 12/09/2009Id ul Zuha
Nationwide,
India
Marking the end of Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Id ul Zuha (or 'Eid al-Adha' or the 'Feast of Sacrifice') is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The three-day festival commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son - although he was later allowed to sacrifice a ram in his son's place. In remembrance of this, a cow or ram is usually sacrificed as part of the religious celebrations with a portion of the meat being donated to the poor, sick or needy. Prayer meetings and ceremonies take place in mosques throughout India's Muslim communities.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, History
, Religion
, Culture
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Muslim communities nationwide
There are Muslim communities in all cities and major towns in India but the largest concentrations is in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar
Nationwide, India
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
110 001
India
Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
Website: www.incredibleindia.org
