Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies — Page 31
Eid-ul-Adhia celebrations. A Muslim is required to perform the pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime, provided that he can afford the cost of the journey, is not indebted to anyone and is not otherwise prevented from performing the. Haj. Those who are unable to perform the pilgrimage join in the Eid-ul. Adhia ceremony at their own places. . Eid ul Adhia. The traditional Eid dinner includes meat-dishes. . The Eid is celebrated with great solemnity and reverence everywhere. Like Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims make preparations several days before the festival. The animals to be sacrificed are bought well before the Eid day by those who can afford to do so and are well looked after. These animals should be free from all physical defects and should be fully grown. In the case of sheep or goat, one animal suffices for one household, while a cow or a camel can be shared by up to seven families 31