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27 November 2009 [10:11] - Today.Az
Muslims around the world celebrate sacred Gurban holiday today. The Gurban holiday (Eid-al-Adha, Festival of Sacrifice), one of the holiest holidays of Islamic world, is solemnly marked in all Muslim countries.
In connection with this, Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers has declared November 27-30, 2009 as non-working days.
Sacrificing a domestic animal on that day is related to Prophet Abraham.
Muslims remember the story of the Prophet Abraham that is told in the holy Quran.
Ibrahim dreamed that Allah wanted him to kill his beloved son, Ismail.
To show his willingness to obey Allah, Abraham got ready to kill his son.
He heard Allah’s voice telling him to stop. Allah told him that he had proved his love by willing to give up his son.
He sent down a lamb for Abraham from the heavens to sacrifice instead.
Therefore, Muslims, who can afford to do so, sacrifice their best domestic animals (usually sheep, but also camels, cows, and goats) as a symbol of Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
The meat has to be distributed among the poor.
Gurban holiday is celebrated 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan and usually lasts for four days.
Animals are sacrificed on this holy day in Baku and all regions of Azerbaijan.
/APA/
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