Id ul Zuha
Id-ul-Zuha also called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakr' in Urdu. The word 'id' derived from the Arabic 'iwd' means 'festival' and zuha comes from 'uzhaiyya' which translates to 'sacrifice'.
On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God.
This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers.
Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.
Significance:
Also called Bakrid, Id-ul-Zuha, is a festival of great rejoice. Special prayers and exchange of greetings and gifts marked the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), the festival of sacrifice, celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India.
Id-ul-Zuha is a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son for God's sake. It also marks the completion of Haj (pilgrimage to Mecca). On this day, special `Dua' is recited by thousands of Muslims for peace and prosperity.The day also coincides with the day when the holy Quran was declared complete.
Legends:
The festival of Bakrid is a commemoration of Hazrat Ibrahim's great test of obedience to Allah, who ordered him to sacrifice the person dearest to him.
Ibrahim decided to sacrifice his son Ismail, at Mina, near Mecca. As the great religious leader was on the point of applying the sword to the throat of his dear son, it was revealed to him that the exercise was merely a test of his faith in Allah, and that he could sacrifice a ram instead.
When is Id-ul-Zuha celebrated?
Id-ul-Zuha is celebrated from the tenth to the twelfth day of Zil hijja. Also, Id-ul-Zuha or
Eid al-Adha annually falls on the 10th da y of the month of Dhul Hijja (?? ?????) of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country. Eid al-Adha occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. It happens to be approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan.
Calendaric dates:
As the date of Id-ul-zuha is calculated according to the Islamic Calendar, or the Lunar calendar, the dates for the upcoming years are based on approximate calculations. Following are the tentative dates for the year 2009 and upcoming years.
1430 (Islamic Calendar): November 27, 2009(calculated)
1431 (Islamic Calendar): November 16, 2010 (calculated)
1432 (Islamic Calendar): November 6, 2011 (calculated)
1433 (Islamic Calendar): October 26, 2012 (calculated)
1434 (Islamic Calendar): October 15, 2013 (calculated)
1435 (Islamic Calendar): October 4, 2014 (calculated)
Rituals:
The Festival of Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid is celebrated with great enthusiasm among Muslims all over the world. The day normally starts with men and women dressing in the best outfits and proceeding towards Mosque.
On Id-ul-Zuha, special `Dua` (prayer) is recited by thousands of Muslims for peace andprosperity. The wealthy are expected to sacrifice one animal per family and distribute two-thirds of the meat among poor. Those who cannot afford it, one animal per family can be offered. Very poor, seven or seventy families together offer one animal. A full-grown camel, cow, goat or sheep, free from disease, is considered the best offering. The sacrifice can be offered at any time before the afternoon of the third day. In India, too, goats and sheep are sacrificed all over the country and prayers are offered.
Followed with the food sacrifice and charity to poor Muslims greet each other with “Eid Mubarak” and visit the houses of relatives and friends. Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion. Gifts are also exchanged on this auspicious day.
Messages
Id-ul-Zuha is an extremely sacred festival occasion for Muslim community. Any festival is always incomplete without the exchange of greetings. These days most of the greetings are exchanged through messages as distance and other factors restrict personal visits.
Following are some Id-ul-Zuha, Bakrid messages that can be used as sms and greetings to communicate the feelings for your loved ones on this auspicious occasion of Id-ul-Zuha.
Recipes
The festival of Id-ul-Zuha is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing for the Muslim community. There is a tradition of sacrificing an animal by each family on this occasion and sharing it with others.
People visit relatives and friends. They also prepare some exquisite delicacies for their guests and family. Following are some mouth watering recipes for the occasion of Bakrid.
BOTI KEBAB RECIPE
Ingredients:
200 gms Meat (Lamb)
1/2 Cup curd
2 Ginger
5 Garlic flakes
1 Large onion
1 tsp Coriander powder
5 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin seed powder
6 Cloves
Salt to taste
Method of Preparation:
CHICKEN MUGHLAI RECIPE
Ingredients:
Skinless Large Chicken (cut into chunks)
2 Cinnamon Sticks
350 gm Ghee
2 Medium Sized Onions (grated)
4 Lightly beaten Eggs
4 tsp Sugar
6 tsp Ground almonds
1-1/2 inch Ginger (grated)
9 Garlic cloves
6 Green cardamoms
Flaked almonds for garnishing
2 tsp Salt
5-6 tbsp Thickened Cream (whisked)
Method Of Preparation:
FISH KEBAB RECIPE
Ingredients:
900 gms Fish
3/4 cup Lemon Juice
2 tsp Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
1-1/2 tsp Salt
4 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 cup Yoghurt
2 tbsp Plain flour
1 tbsp Cooking Oil
Method of Preparation:
On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God.
This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers.
Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.
Significance:
Also called Bakrid, Id-ul-Zuha, is a festival of great rejoice. Special prayers and exchange of greetings and gifts marked the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), the festival of sacrifice, celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India.
Id-ul-Zuha is a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son for God's sake. It also marks the completion of Haj (pilgrimage to Mecca). On this day, special `Dua' is recited by thousands of Muslims for peace and prosperity.The day also coincides with the day when the holy Quran was declared complete.
Legends:
The festival of Bakrid is a commemoration of Hazrat Ibrahim's great test of obedience to Allah, who ordered him to sacrifice the person dearest to him.
Ibrahim decided to sacrifice his son Ismail, at Mina, near Mecca. As the great religious leader was on the point of applying the sword to the throat of his dear son, it was revealed to him that the exercise was merely a test of his faith in Allah, and that he could sacrifice a ram instead.
When is Id-ul-Zuha celebrated?
Id-ul-Zuha is celebrated from the tenth to the twelfth day of Zil hijja. Also, Id-ul-Zuha or
Eid al-Adha annually falls on the 10th da y of the month of Dhul Hijja (?? ?????) of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country. Eid al-Adha occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. It happens to be approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan.
Calendaric dates:
As the date of Id-ul-zuha is calculated according to the Islamic Calendar, or the Lunar calendar, the dates for the upcoming years are based on approximate calculations. Following are the tentative dates for the year 2009 and upcoming years.
1430 (Islamic Calendar): November 27, 2009(calculated)
1431 (Islamic Calendar): November 16, 2010 (calculated)
1432 (Islamic Calendar): November 6, 2011 (calculated)
1433 (Islamic Calendar): October 26, 2012 (calculated)
1434 (Islamic Calendar): October 15, 2013 (calculated)
1435 (Islamic Calendar): October 4, 2014 (calculated)
Rituals:
The Festival of Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid is celebrated with great enthusiasm among Muslims all over the world. The day normally starts with men and women dressing in the best outfits and proceeding towards Mosque.
On Id-ul-Zuha, special `Dua` (prayer) is recited by thousands of Muslims for peace andprosperity. The wealthy are expected to sacrifice one animal per family and distribute two-thirds of the meat among poor. Those who cannot afford it, one animal per family can be offered. Very poor, seven or seventy families together offer one animal. A full-grown camel, cow, goat or sheep, free from disease, is considered the best offering. The sacrifice can be offered at any time before the afternoon of the third day. In India, too, goats and sheep are sacrificed all over the country and prayers are offered.
Followed with the food sacrifice and charity to poor Muslims greet each other with “Eid Mubarak” and visit the houses of relatives and friends. Special delicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion. Gifts are also exchanged on this auspicious day.
Messages
Id-ul-Zuha is an extremely sacred festival occasion for Muslim community. Any festival is always incomplete without the exchange of greetings. These days most of the greetings are exchanged through messages as distance and other factors restrict personal visits.
Following are some Id-ul-Zuha, Bakrid messages that can be used as sms and greetings to communicate the feelings for your loved ones on this auspicious occasion of Id-ul-Zuha.
Eid leka aate hai dher sare khusiya,
Eid mita deta hai insan mai duriya,
Eid hai khuda ka ek nayam tabarok
Eisi liye kahte hai sab Eid UL Zuha
My Blessing, Congratulations and Good wishes.
I wish you the best of everything for not only in EID-UL-AZHA
but also all the years ahead.*Eid UL Zuha
Hansi khushi tery jiwan ka har safar guzry
Meri dua hy k teri EID khoob tar guzry.
Id-ul-Zuha(Bakr-Id) Mubarik
Here comes the day, once in a blue moon.
With chanda mama shinin up bright
And blessing everyone. Her luv so tender, merciful.
Shinin down on the earth wishin us “Happy eid”.
Eid UL Zuha
Wishing you all a very happy eid
and hoping that all the things you wish for will be yours throughout the year.
Eid UL Zuha!!
No shadows to depress
No shadows to depress u, Only joys to surround u, God himself to bless u, these r my wishes for u, Today, tomorrow, and every day. Eid Mubarik
May Allah this occasion
May Allah this occasion flood your life with happiness,ur heart with love,ur soul with spirtual, ur mind with wisdom,wishing u a very Happy Eid Mubarik
Recipes
The festival of Id-ul-Zuha is an occasion of feasting and rejoicing for the Muslim community. There is a tradition of sacrificing an animal by each family on this occasion and sharing it with others.
People visit relatives and friends. They also prepare some exquisite delicacies for their guests and family. Following are some mouth watering recipes for the occasion of Bakrid.
BOTI KEBAB RECIPE
Ingredients:
200 gms Meat (Lamb)
1/2 Cup curd
2 Ginger
5 Garlic flakes
1 Large onion
1 tsp Coriander powder
5 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin seed powder
6 Cloves
Salt to taste
Method of Preparation:
- Wash the meat and cut into cubes
- Grind garlic, ginger, onion, coriander, cumin, red chilli, turmeric powder and curd to make a mixture
- Marinate the meat cubes in this mixture for 1 hour
- Stick the meat onto skewers.
- Grill it for 20 minutes.
- Garnish it with onions.
CHICKEN MUGHLAI RECIPE
Ingredients:
Skinless Large Chicken (cut into chunks)
2 Cinnamon Sticks
350 gm Ghee
2 Medium Sized Onions (grated)
4 Lightly beaten Eggs
4 tsp Sugar
6 tsp Ground almonds
1-1/2 inch Ginger (grated)
9 Garlic cloves
6 Green cardamoms
Flaked almonds for garnishing
2 tsp Salt
5-6 tbsp Thickened Cream (whisked)
Method Of Preparation:
- Heat the ghee or butter in a large cooking pan over moderate heat.
- Fry the onions with the salt until it turns light brown.
- Pour the ginger, garlic, cardamoms, and cinnamon sticks into the pan.
- Fry until the onions are golden brown.
- Add the chunks of chicken and cook it. Stir it for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the eggs, sugar, ground almonds and cream.
- Lower the heat. Pour the egg and cream mixture into the cooking pan.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes till the chicken is cooked and tender. Do not overcook.
- Garnish with flaked almonds and serve. Serve hot.
FISH KEBAB RECIPE
Ingredients:
900 gms Fish
3/4 cup Lemon Juice
2 tsp Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
1-1/2 tsp Salt
4 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 cup Yoghurt
2 tbsp Plain flour
1 tbsp Cooking Oil
Method of Preparation:
- Rinse fish with cold water and pat dry.
- Now cut into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients to make a marinade.
- Pour this into large freezer bag and add the fish cubes.
- Make sure fish is well covered by marinade.
- Place freezer bag in the refrigerator for two hours.
- Take away fish from marinade.
- Discard the marinade and assemble fish cubes.
- Spray the grill lightly with cooking oil and place the fish kebabs on the grill.
- Cook for about 4-6 minutes each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Fish Kebab is ready to be served with hot rice.
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