Eid al-Adha officially lasts from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. That’s the Islamic lunar month. Lunar means it moves around our solar calendar by about 11 days each year.
So, one year it’s in July, next year it’s creeping into June. It keeps you on your toes! But the number of days? Always four.
Day One: The Heavy Lifter
The first day is the main event. This is when the big prayer happens at the mosque. You’ll see everyone in their finest clothes, looking like a million bucks.
Then, the sacrifice happens. Families who can afford it will slaughter a goat, sheep, cow, or camel. It’s a big deal. The meat is divided into three parts: for the family, for friends, and for the poor.
Days Two, Three, and Four: The Tashreeq Days
These are the Tashreeq days. Fancy word, huh? It just means the days of "drying meat" in the sun. Back in the day, they’d hang the meat up to preserve it. Very practical.
These days are for continuing the celebration. More feasting. More visiting. More “I can’t eat another bite, but you made dessert? Okay, just a sliver.”
You’re supposed to keep saying Takbir (God is Great) throughout these days. It’s like a spiritual soundtrack to your BBQ.
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