3id al-Ad7a in Algeria

What is 3id al-Ad7a?

3id Al-ad7a is one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-7ijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

The main ritual of 3id al-Ad7a involves the sacrifice of an animal, usually a goat, sheep, cow, or camel, in remembrance of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.

The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts; one-third is given to the poor and needy, one-third is shared with friends and family, and the last one-third is kept for the household.

How do Algerian people celebrate 3id al-Ad7a?

Because Algeria is a Muslim country, it is no exception that Algerian people celebrate this 3id; of course with the Algerian touch to it. They pretty much celebrate it the same way as 3id el-Fitr.

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The only difference is the slaughtering of the animal. It is call it “Ud7iya”, which occurs after 3id prayer in the morning. Algerian people also have some other peculiar things that they do in 3id al-Ad7a. Watch the video below to find out about them.

3 Algerian Peculiarities in 3id al-Ad7a

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