Eid-Al-Fitr And Eid-Al-Adha: Check Out Key Differences
By Anshika Verma16, Jun 2024 09:51 AMjagranjosh.com
Key differences
There exist certain essential and fundamental differences between Eid-Al-Fitr and Eid-Al-Adha, two Islamic holidays. Let’s take a look at key differences between both of them. Tap to read!
Meaning And Significance
Eid-al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, is a celebration of the end of Ramadan. Eid-al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, honours Prophet Abraham for his willingness to offer his son to God.
Faith in god
Believers honour the idea of sacrifice, which also serves as a sign of their love for God. Eid is the day to give thanks for completing the fasts for the entire month.
Rituals and Practices
The pilgrims offer a unique prayer known as Salat al-Eid to begin the celebrations. Preparing charity, or Zakat al-Fitr, before the prayer is a habit for this festival.
Sacrifice
Salat al-Eid is the start of Eid-al-Adha as well, although it is quickly followed by the tradition of offering an animal sacrifice—typically a goat, sheep, cow, or camel.
Sharing and charity
The meat is then divided among the devotees in three proportions. This is known as an act of Qurbani. This tradition is believed to emphasise on the spirit of sharing and charity.