Known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant holidays in Islam and is celebrated by nearly 2 billion people across the world, which is nearly equivalent to 25% of the world’s population.
At YMCA North Tyneside, we wish to promote reflection, gratitude and also time for others.
This is why we celebrated the holiday on Friday, 13th June, in the Sir James Knott House garden and welcomed our residents, guests and staff to join in on the celebrations.
During Eid al-Adha, Special prayers occur, Muslims gather at mosques or open spaces for a special prayer, which is a way to express gratitude to God for His mercy and blessings.
After prayers, it is common for family and friends to gather for festive meals and to exchange gifts. Traditionally, Families who can afford to do so sacrifice an animal, usually a sheep, goat, cow, or camel. The meat is divided into thirds and distributed to the needy, friends and families, and the remainder is kept for the household.
This celebration remembers the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. This special holiday dates back over 4,000 years to the time of the Prophet Ibrahim.
Therefore, at YMCA North Tyneside, we celebrated this special event by welcoming traditional dishes, activities such as henna, and playing cultural music.
Additionally, some staff even showed off their festive outfits, creating a positive atmosphere.
As a whole, Friday 13th June was a great success, and all participants had an exciting time experiencing the culture!
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