8 Eid al-Adha greetings which will warm hearts of your friends and relatives

The Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually according to the Muslim lunar calendar, which differs from the generally accepted solar Gregorian. In accordance with it, the dates of all significant events and holidays change. In this article, we will consider traditions, significance, features of this solemn moment and Eid al-Adha greetings which will warm hearts of your friends and relatives.

A bit of history and meaning

Eid al-Adha is the feast of sacrifice. It dates back to the trial of the prophet Ibrahim who had to make a sacrifice in honor of Allah. As narrated in the Quran, Jabrail, an angel, appeared to Ibrahim and transferred the command from Allah to sacrifice his son (the first word of Allah). Being devout, Ibrahim obeyed the command of the God and began to prepare for the sacrifice of his son Ismaeel. Learning about his fate son also did not resist, because he was obedient to both his father and God. However, at the last moment, when the sacrificial dagger was ready to perform its task, Allah did so that Ibrahim's son of was not stabbed (the Second word of Allah). Later, instead of him, a sheep died. Ibrahim was blessed because his faith was tested.

The history of Ibrahim is an example of true piety and faith, as well as how to become closer to Allah, be ready to give him the most precious, fulfill any of his commands.

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Eid al-Adha is the most important and significant holiday for every Muslim believer, so everyone prepares for it from the small to the old. Both men and women try to follow all the rules and observe the traditions dictated by religion.

Given the seriousness of the event, it is not at all surprising that every adult knows when Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha 2017 or the same event at any other year. The celebration takes place on the seventieth day after Eid al-Fitr, in other words, on the tenth day of the Islamic Dhu'l-Hijjah.

In 2017 the great festival of sacrifice and spiritual union with the God - Eid al-Adha - falls at the very beginning of the September. On this day begins a celebration filled with holy prayers, religious rituals, welcoming of guests, warm communication in pleasant companies of friends and relatives, and greetings.

Eid al-Adha greetings

If you want to bring pleasure to your close people by saying a few kind words, use the following congratulations:

In the holy feast of Eid al-Adha, may Allah Almighty forgive you all your sins, and in your heart, there will be as much joy as you could give to people this year. Let faith be as strong as the great prophet's, so that God's will be the law for you.
I congratulate you on the great Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. Let there be always a lot of guests in your house, and you'll have something to put on the table. I wish your heart to be filled with love for all your brothers! Health to you and good luck.
Here comes the day of the great festival, in which all Muslims ask Allah for forgiveness. Let your heart also be visited by repentance, which will be rewarded with health and good luck. Be happy, brother!
On this great day Eid al-Adha, I wish you to live in peace with your beloved ones. Let your children and wife be healthy and joyful. Honor your parents and do not forget to offer a sacrifice to the Almighty.

I wish at holiday of Eid al-Adha the sacred ray of the Most High to descend to your house from heaven, and there will be even more kindness and happiness in it. I also wish you to have such a faith as that of the prophet Ibrahim, and the same kind of peace in the heart as his son. Health to you and your family.
On the day of Eid al-Adha, when the great pilgrimage to Mecca has ended, I want to wish you love and understanding. Let there always be food on the table and guests at the table. I wish with all my heart the peace to reign in your house!
In the blessed holiday of Eid al-Adha, I want to wish my relatives mercy and joy that will fill your hearts to the brim. Let there be peace and tranquility in the soul. Strong faith to you, brothers!
So Eid al-Adha came to us. We will once again remember the unshakable faith of the prophet Ibrahim, who exemplifies how a real Muslim should be. Be happy and live in peace with your loved ones!