July 21, 2021
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by Suleiman Bulbulia
For Muslims across the globe it is the season of pilgrimage (hajj) and the season of sacrifice. Our second festival on the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice), is observed at this time and millions from all parts of the world would have been present in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual pilgrimage. Unfortunately, this year as like last year, the pilgrimage is significantly restricted due to the COVID pandemic. The Hajj authorities in Saudi Arabia have curtailed the number of persons allowed to perform the rituals and restricted only to persons living in the Kingdom.
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Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Adha or Hajj Festival whilst millions of people gather in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj (this year, only Saudi nationals and foreigners residing in Saudi Arabia can participate due to the pandemic).
Eid-ul-Adha is also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’. The observance commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son in order to demonstrate his dedication to Almighty Allah. Eid-ul-Adha or Hajj Festival takes places on the 10th day of the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar Dhul-Hajj, which is the 12th and most sacred month of the Islamic year during which observant Muslims travel to the holy city of Makkah for Hajj. The Hajj is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah and all able-bodied adults of the Islamic faith are expected to complete Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Globacom has charged Muslims in the country to remember the poor in their midst as they join other Ummahs across the globe to celebrate this year’s Eid-El- Kabir Festival. The festival is in commemoration of the act of worship that Allah venerates.
“Eid El Kabir is a season of charity, peace-making and forgiveness. We must remember to fend for the poor and the needy in line with the injunction to be our brother’s keeper”, said Globacom in a goodwill message.
By A. Abdul Aziz.
Eid-ul-Azha marks the
completion of the pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims from multifarious nations of
the world on the tenth day of the Islamic month Zul Haj. It is obligatory
to bring the pilgrimage to a successful termination with the sacrifice of an
animal. Like prayer and fasting, the performance of pilgrimage is a mode of
worship seeking the spiritual, social and economic upliftment of Muslims.
Pilgrimage accustoms
a person to leave home and, for the sake of God, to undergo separation
from friends and relatives. It also serves as a symbol of respect for the holy