Eid Al Adha special edition

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Eid Al Adha is almost upon us, and we at MEDIACUBED couldn’t be more excited! As Muslims around the world celebrate this holy time of family and charity, we thought we’d use this newsletter to look at the meaning of the festival and see what’s going on here in the UAE and elsewhere.

For the uninitiated, Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command. However, before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son in the name of God, and because of his willingness to do so, God provided him with a lamb to kill in his son’s place. In commemoration of this intervention, animals are ritually sacrificed, and feasts are prepared in celebration. Part of their meat is consumed by the family that offers the animal, while the rest of the meat is distributed to the poor and the needy. Sweets and gifts are given, and extended family members typically visit and are welcomed.

For UAE residents, This year’s Eid Al Adha will provide a 6 day national holiday, and there will be lots of festivities, fireworks displays and special events taking place – see the links provided for where to get the best views of the displays, and more information of what’s on in Dubai.

Where to see fireworks in Dubai for Eid Al Adha 2023 (whatson.ae)

Celebrate Eid 2023 in Dubai | Visit Dubai