Feast Of Sacrifice (Noun)
Meaning
The 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja; all Muslims attend a service in the mosques and those who are not pilgrims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep (commemorating God's ransom of Abraham's son from sacrifice) and give at least a third of the meat to charity.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Feast of Sacrifice is a significant Islamic holiday celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja.
- During the Feast of Sacrifice, Muslims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep, commemorating God's ransom of Abraham's son from sacrifice.
- Many Muslims observe the Feast of Sacrifice by attending a service in the mosques and then distributing meat to those in need.
- The Feast of Sacrifice is a time for Muslims to come together with family and friends, sharing meals and reflecting on their faith.
- In some countries, the Feast of Sacrifice is a national holiday, with businesses and schools closing to allow people to participate in the celebrations.