Eid-ul-Adha

/ ˈiːdʊlˌɑːdə /

noun

1. an annual Muslim festival marking the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. Animals are sacrificed and their meat shared among the poor

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eid-ul-Adha¹

from Arabic id ul adha festival of sacrifice

Example Sentences

The festival of Eid-Ul-Adha began on Thursday night and finishes on Monday.

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It was the day of Eid-ul-Adha, a holy Muslim festival.

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In the post, Mr Reza said Mr Suratman told him he was planning to use the stolen money to buy new furniture in celebration of the Eid-ul-Adha festival later this month.

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Authorities in Kashmir are bracing for the start of the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha on Tuesday, fearing mass religious gatherings and scheduled protests could become another flashpoint in the region’s bloodiest summer in five years.

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Past outbreaks of sustained unrest in the Muslim-majority state have tended to recede during the three days of Eid-ul-Adha, when thousands traditionally gather to pray and sacrifice animals in honour of the prophet Abraham.

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