Eid al-Adha

Qurbani: The Complete Guide for UK Muslims

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Qurbani UK - Islamic sacrifice during Eid al-Adha

Qurbani UK — performed by millions of Muslims each year during Eid al-Adha — is one of the most significant acts of worship in the Islamic calendar. Also known as Udhiyah, Qurbani is the Islamic practice of sacrificing a livestock animal to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) … Read more

How to Perform Hajj: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Pilgrims

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Qurbani UK - Islamic sacrifice during Eid al-Adha

Hajj is the fifth and final Pillar of Islam. It is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia and is obligatory once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able. Approximately two to three million Muslims perform Hajj each year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. … Read more