Eid ul-Adha honours the well-known tale of the Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham in the Christian and Jewish traditions, who was willing to sacrifice his son in response to God’s mandate.
Eid ul-Adha, the second of the two main Eid celebrations that occur annually, will soon be celebrated by Muslims.
The Feast of the Sacrifice, Big Eid, and Eid ul-Adha are additional names for this holiday. It is seen as more sacred than Eid ul-Fitr, which celebrates the conclusion of Ramadan.
The exact day of Eid ul-Adha cannot be anticipated because it depends on the moon’s sighting; nevertheless, we may predict when it will occur this year and provide information about its significance and prayer timings in the UK.
When is Eid ul-Adha 2022?
The four-day Eid ul-Adha festival will start on Saturday, July 9, in the evening and remain until Wednesday, July 13, in the evening.
The tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, marks its occurrence; the date in the Gregorian calendar advances by about 11 days annually. The Hajj always takes place throughout the same week.
Dhu al-Hijjah began on Thursday, June 30, according to the Saudi Arabian government, whose official pronouncement is accepted by many Muslims around the world. This is after the crescent moon was sighted on Wednesday, June 29.
There is some disagreement about whether the term “moon sighting” should refer to you actually seeing the moon.
What is the meaning behind Eid ul-Adha?
The holiday of Eid ul-Adha commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham in the Christian Old Testament, for his readiness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God’s instruction.
Before Ibrahim, known in Islam as Allah, fulfilled the agonising request, God provided a lamb for him to slaughter in its place.
An animal is typically sacrificed and divided into three parts in an act known as Qurbani to commemorate this. A portion of the sheep is divided among the impoverished, the immediate family at home, and distant relatives.
Eid ul-Adha prayer time in Berkshire towns
Eid in Braywick Park:
Al-Tawheed Islamic education centre in Maidenhead is hosting a huge Eid el-Adha celebration in Braywick Park, with free bouncy castles and slides, free breakfasts, free ice creams and refreshments. This family events welcomes all brothers and sisters who are kindly asked to bring their own prayer mat and make wudu before arriving. Pay and display parking is available in Braywick leisure centre carpark.
Where: Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
Eid in Braywick Park:
Al-Tawheed Islamic education centre in Maidenhead is hosting a huge Eid el-Adha celebration in Braywick Park, with free bouncy castles and slides, free breakfasts, free ice creams and refreshments. This family events welcomes all brothers and sisters who are kindly asked to bring their own prayer mat and make wudu before arriving. Pay and display parking is available in Braywick leisure centre carpark.
Where: Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
When: Gates open at 8am, Jamaat starts at 9am
Where: 83 Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, SL1 3NY
When: From 7am on Saturday July 9 2022.
Aisha Masjid &Islamic centre:
They are holding a collection of sermons starting with Qari Yasir Zia at 6.30am, Qari Huzaifa at 8am, Imam Yahya at 9.30am and Ustdah Sadiq at 11am at London Rd, Earley, Reading RG6 1BW with Jamma Masjid on Alexandra road, Reading also holding an event at 8.30 too.
Other Jammas and meetings will take place to celebrating the festival of sacrifice, with events taking place at:
Ujala centre at Manor park:
From 8am at Villers Road, Slough, SL2 1NP.
Markaz Muaadh:
Will celebrate with prayers at 19 Spackmans Way, Chalvey, Slough SL1 2SA.
First Jamma on Saturday 9th July at 9am.
Langley Islamic Centre:
At Langley Pavilion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS
First Jammat at 8.30am, second at 9.30am
When: Gates open at 8am, Jamaat starts at 9am
How is Eid ul-Adha celebrated?
Muslims who want to help less fortunate families celebrate Eid properly may donate money to charities, and mosques and community organisations frequently host communal dinners.
Before and after Eid prayers, they chant the Takbir, which is the Arabic proclamation “Allahu akbar,” or “God is wonderful.”
Eid Mubarak will be used as a greeting, and participants will customarily exchange gifts and eat with friends and family.
“Eid Mubarak” might literally mean “blessed celebration” or “blessed feast,” however it is typically understood to mean “happy Eid.” The Arabic word “mubarak” translates to “blessed,” while “Eid” means feast, festival, or celebration.
With sermons in Arabic and English being given by Qari Abdul Aziz, and Urdu and English sermons from Dr Zhubare Choudhry the day is set to be a special celebration for Muslims wishing to join others for prayers. The mosque asks that women bring shoe bags, and that visitors car share where possible or park respectfully.
