Eid ul-Adha the feast of sacrifice, also known as Baqr-Eid, commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. But it actually marks the divinely inspired sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in his path of divine love.
He agreed to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail, when he was asked to sacrifice something most precious for God’s pleasure. The most beloved to Ibrahim was his son—Ismail—who was born when both the parents were in old age.
Hazrat Ibrahim and his wife spent their early life without a child. After their constant prayers for a child, Ismail was given birth like a miracle. Even then, Ibrahim submitted his will to sacrifice his beloved son for the pleasure of God. This is narrated in the Quran:
“When he was of an age to work with him, Ibrahim said, ‘My son, I saw in a dream that I must sacrifice you. What do you think about this? ’Ismail said, ‘Do as you are ordered, father.
God willing, you will find me steadfast.’ Allah ransomed him with a mighty sacrifice. So pray to your Allah and sacrifice”.
The city of Hyderabad is already filled with goats and sheep for the sake if sacrificing them for the festival. The Muslims not only take them but they also distribute the meat to others.
A sheep is costing around 10000 depending upon its weight and meat. If it is a heavy one then it also cost around Rs 15000.Temporary shelters are made with plastic sheets and the sheep are being sold now in the city. Bakrid is falling on 22nd of August...
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