Eid-ul-Adha

British

/ ˈiːdʊlˌɑːdə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Eid-ul-Adha

from Arabic id ul adha festival of sacrifice

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From The Guardian

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.

From The Guardian

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