It's Eid al-Adha! Eid is a fun and important holiday here in Lebanon. School is canceled, stores are closed, families get together, and sheep are slaughtered. I actually saw a sheep being slaughtered on my way to breakfast this morning!
Eid al-Adha (festival of sacrifice) is a Muslim holiday that honors Abraham who was obediently willing to sacrifice his son. This story is found both in the Koran and the Bible. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son but before he lowered the knife, God provided a ram to die in the place of the son. After understanding the basis of Adha you can see that the slaughtering is really an important part of the celebration.
The Lebanese also celebrate this holiday with new clothes and giving gifts. Families gather and have a big meal. Some families pray and read from the Koran together. They also celebrate with fireworks and gunshots into the air. I can hear music from my room right now! Another important part of Adha is giving to the poor. Families often give meat to poorer families. Happy Adha!
Eid al-Adha (festival of sacrifice) is a Muslim holiday that honors Abraham who was obediently willing to sacrifice his son. This story is found both in the Koran and the Bible. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son but before he lowered the knife, God provided a ram to die in the place of the son. After understanding the basis of Adha you can see that the slaughtering is really an important part of the celebration.
The Lebanese also celebrate this holiday with new clothes and giving gifts. Families gather and have a big meal. Some families pray and read from the Koran together. They also celebrate with fireworks and gunshots into the air. I can hear music from my room right now! Another important part of Adha is giving to the poor. Families often give meat to poorer families. Happy Adha!
