Eid-ul-Azha on May 28-

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest religious festival of Muslims, will be observed on May 28 (Thursday) in Bangladesh.
Muslims across the country will celebrate the festival with religious fervour through offering and sacrificing animals in remembrance of the devotion of prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
Eid-ul-Azha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham) unwavering devotion to Allah.
According to Islamic tradition, Allah commanded Ibrahim in a dream to sacrifice his son, Isma'il (Ishmael), as a test of faith. Both father and son willingly accepted this divine command, demonstrating complete submission to the Almighty Allah.
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) showed complete submission to Allah's command to sacrifice his son, Isma'il. Recognizing their unwavering devotion, Allah spared Isma'il and provided a ram as a divine ransom
This miraculous event recognised Ibrahim's ultimate obedience and cemented his status as a patriarch in monotheistic faiths.
To honor this profound historical and spiritual event, Muslims around the world who have the financial means perform Qurbani (sacrifice). This involves the ritual sacrifice of livestock such as a sheep, goat, cow, or camel.
The meat of sacrificial animals is not kept entirely for the family; it is traditionally divided into three equal portions.
One part is kept for the households, another is given to relatives and friends, and the final third is donated to the poor and needy.
The festival coincides with the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah--the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar--and directly follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Beyond the historical narrative, Eid-ul-Azha serves as a profound reminder of the values of selflessness, charity, and trust in divine wisdom. It emphasises prioritizing one's faith and duty above personal desires, while actively supporting the less fortunate in the community.
Meanwhile, the main congregation (Jamaat) of Eid-ul-Ajha will be held at the National Eidgah on the premises of the Supreme Court in the capital at 7:30am on Thursday (May 28).
However, if the weather turns unfavourable, the main congregation will instead be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 8:30am.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, cabinet members, advisers, foreign diplomats and other dignitaries are expected to attend.
Separate entry points for men and women, ablution facilities, medical services and special security arrangements will be in place at the National Eidgah premises.
Many other mosques and open fields across the city will also host prayers/Eid congregations, all operating under tight security of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
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