“Eid is a day for brotherhood and sacrifice, as well as our chance to show care towards the needy, which is why we have taken time out to.”
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By Usman Javed | October 18, 2013
Ahmadi Muslims strive to live up to the simple but profound message of Islam that can be summed up in ‘Love for all, Hatred for None’.
In accordance with this motto, members of the Ahamdiyya Muslim Youth association Toronto East spent their evening of the Muslim Eid-ul Adhiya festival distributing food and clothes to the less fortunate ones in the downtown Toronto area.
“Eid is a day for brotherhood and sacrifice, as well as our chance to show care towards the needy, which is why we have taken time out to,” said Khalid Dawood, Imam of Toronto mosque.
About Eid–ul Adhiya
Eid –ul Adhiya also known as the ‘Greater Eid’ and as ‘The festival of sacrifice’ carries profound significance in the religion on Islam. It is celebrate on the 10th of Dhull-Hijjah, the last month of the Muslim calendar; the day which marks the closure of the Haj ceremony; the mulsim pilgrimage to the Ka’abah- Mecca. It is celebrated to commemorate the obedience of Hadhrat Ibrahim (as) and his son Hadhrat Ismail (as) to the commandment of God.
This year the 16th of October 2013 marked the day of the greater Eid; and millions of Muslims all over the globe this celeberated this festival with profound joy. The main elements of Eid revolve around sacrifice and gratitude which is why Muslims all over the world gather at their nearest mosques and prayer places and begin their day by praying. After which to show their love and compassion toward each other they hug three times and say ‘Eid Mubarak’ – Happy Eid.
On Eid day, it is also a common practice amongst Muslims to slaughter an animal usually a goat or cow out of which they keep some meat for themselves, distribute some amongst their friends and family and give away the rest to the poor and the needy. Rest of the day is celebrated by going to each other’s house and meeting and greeting their family and friends.
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Usman Javed is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association
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