November 2011
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Why is Bakrid celebrated?
I have always felt that there is not much awareness on the general populace on the significance of the Bakrid festival. So, here is the raison d’etre.
Bakrid also known as Eid al Adha is celebrated to honour the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (may peace be upon him) was going to make of his son Ismail (may peace be upon him), on God’s command. It is related that God commanded Prophet...