1. Festival of Sacrifice

2. Who Celebrates Eid Al-Adha?
Muslims
 (pronounced MŌŌS–lim) 1st syllable rhymes with puss like “Puss in Boots”
Religion: Islam (pronounced is-LAM)
 “Kiss LAMB” minus the K ☺
Muslims come from every country and culture

3. Islamic Holiday of Eid Al-Adha
One of two Islamic Holidays
3 day holiday
Qur’an (Koor·AHN) holy
book, told Muslims to
celebrate

4. When is Eid Al Adha?
Starts on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the lunar Islamic calendar
Gregorian calendar follows a solar schedule (so Eid is about 10 days earlier each year)

5. Prophet Ibrahim lived over 4,000 years ago in what is known as the Beccah valley in present day Saudi Arabia.

6. Muslims believe the Prophet Ibrahim was told by Allah (God) in a series of dreams to sacrifice his only beloved son, Isma’il.
He was a man of great faith
At the last moment, Allah replaced his son with a ram.

7. Many Muslims celebrate Eid
by:
Attending Eid Prayers

8. Sacrificing an animal; giving a portion of its meat in charity or giving money to the poor

9. Giving gifts or money
to children

10. Gathering with family

11. Ways to Celebrate
Attending special
events or parties

12. Wearing new
clothes
Women sometimes dye
their hands with henna

14. Quick Quiz! Which religion celebrates Eid?
Why do you think the lamb is symbolic of Eid Al-Adha?
Does the sun or the moon determine when Eid is celebrated?
BONUS: On which continent is Saudi Arabia?

15. Let’s make a Lamb!!!
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