Hari Raya Haji (Eid Al-Adha)
This is the celebration of sacrifice which comes two months and ten days after 'Eid al-Fitr. Muslims celebrate the sacrifice of the lamb in place of Ishmael (Isma'il) by his father, Abraham. On this day, after Salat al-'Eid (the prescribed 'Eid prayers), Muslims sacrifice an animal: a ram, goat, sheep, cow or camel during this day - Normally, the meat is divided into three parts: one part is distributed among the poor and needy, one part is distributed among relatives and friends and one part is used by the family.
Hari Raya Haji is also a major holiday for Muslims to visit each other and give gifts to the children. 'Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and again depends upon the crescent sighting for the first of the month.
