Srinagar (ONS) – Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating Prophet Abrahams (AS) absolute submission to the command of the Almighty, is being celebrated in Kashmir on Saturday along with many parts of the Muslim world.
Massive congregations are due at major venues for ritual Eid prayers in the morning, to be followed by slaughter of lawful animals and distributing their flesh among family, relatives and the needy.
The sacrifice signifies the miraculous appearance of a lamb which came under the knife at the altar Prophet Abraham (AS) had prepared for his son, Prophet Ismail (AS).
In Srinagar, the major congregations are scheduled to be held at the Eidgah, the Hazratbal shrine, the TRC grounds, and the imambargahs of Zadibal, and Hassanabad.
Prayers will also be held at all mosques and shrines across Kashmir.
According to the Holy Quran, Prophet Abraham (AS) repeatedly dreamt himself slitting the throat of his son, and confiding in Hazrat Ismail, found him urging to fulfil Gods command.
As the Prophet, having blindfolded himself, ran the knife over his sons throat, he found a lamb to have been slaughtered instead and Hazrat Ismail standing safe besides him.
The Muslim ritual of Hajj, during which pilgrims replicate the various stages of Prophet Abrahams experience, coincides with Eid-ul-Azha sacrificing a lawful animal bringing it to culmination.
A joyous occasion across the Muslim world, Eid is often accompanied by preparing special dishes, donning new clothes particularly for children and visiting friends and relatives to give greetings.
In Kashmir, parents often invite married daughters and their husbands and children for family reunions and feasts in the days immediately following Eid.
Youngsters burst crackers and shoot fireworks in the evening as part of their festivity which includes receiving handsome cash gifts from elders.
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