Eid al-Adha Description
The Festival of Sacrifice, the holiest Islamic holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Muslims attend special morning prayers, then those who can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow, or camel, distributing the meat: one-third to family, one-third to friends and neighbors, and one-third to the poor. Government offices, banks, and all public institutions close for all four days. The streets are filled with the aroma of grilled meat and the sounds of family celebrations across Egypt's cities and villages.
