Date Eid / Eid Al Adha in Canada 2010/1431

The Eid, also known as Eid al-Kabir, Eid Adha or Eid al-Adha, which literally means "the feast" is the most important feast of Islam.

In several Muslim African countries like Mali, Niger, Senegal, Benin ... the feast of Eid el Kebir is called Tabaski As part of the Amazigh in North Africa called the Tafaska.

According to history the festival of Eid El Adha commemorates the subjugation of Ibrahim (Abraham) that God ordered him to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Ibrahim did not hesitate to sacrifice his son Ishmael to show submission to God is for Muslims the model of thinking, being also the first Muslim and the messenger of God. The message of the prophet Muhammad Ibrahim returns to the traditions that is why Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.

This festival also called the "Feast of Sacrifice" or Feast of Sacrifice marking the end of the pilgrimage (Al Hajj), which is held annually on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah month is the last month of Muslim calendar.

However, as traditionally established, the Muslim calendar does not know precisely in advance, days of celebration events such as the first day of Ramadan, or Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.

Thus, the day of celebration of Eid el-Kebir varies geographically depending on when the full moon is observed.

For the year 2010/1431 on the day of Eid Al-Adha in Canada (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1431 AH) is November 17, 2010 plus at least one day in different countries.

This festival is more than just a religious event is an opportunity to meet with family and friends, it is also about sharing and generosity towards the poor and needy.

You will find here the exact dates of the Feast of Sacrifice for several countries, and this just after the official announcement of the agencies involved in the determination of the beginning of Hijri months.