![]() One key difference is that Muslims believe the son was Ishmael rather than Isaac as told in the Old Testament. Eid Al Lahma, which means the 'meat Eid'Īccording to the Quran, Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son when a voice from heaven stopped him and allowed him to make something else as a 'great sacrifice'. The same story appears in the Bible and is familiar to Jews and Christians. Eid al-Adha lasts for three days and commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son. Traditions of Eid Al AdhaĮid al-Adha concludes the Pilgrimage to Mecca. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God.Įid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar.Īs the exact day is based on lunar sightings, the date may vary between countries. It has this more important status as in religious terms as this Eid lasts for four days whereas Eid Al Fitr is one day, even though most countries observe about the same number of public holidays for both Eids. The festival may also be known as Al Eid Al Kabeer, which means the 'Grand Eid'. Known as Eid al-Adha, Eid ul Adha, Id-ul-Azha, Id-ul-Zuha, Hari Raya Haji or Bakr-id the ' Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. Travelling on the first and last days of Kurban Bayram can be very hectic and roads are busy as everyone either heads to their family home or escapes to a hotel/beach. In Istanbul, most tourist attractions remain open, but the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar will be closed. ATMs may run out of cash towards the end of the holidays. Full-day holidays on 11 & 12 April (Thursday-Friday).Banks and post offices will be closed during Kurban Bayrami, but most shops and supermarkets will remain open. Shops, offices, and many other places may be closed but museums, normally open on Wednesdays, may be closed on the 10th of April as it is the first day of the Bayram. Half-day "preparation" (arife) holiday on Tuesday the 9th of April, full-day holiday on Wednesday, the 10th of April. Full-day holidays on 22 & 23 April (Saturday - Sunday). Shops, offices, and many other places may be closed but museums, normally open on Thursdays, may be closed on 21st of April as it is the first day of the Bayram. ![]() Half-day "preparation" (arife) holiday on Thursday the 20th of April, full-day holiday on Friday, 21st of April. Full-day holidays on 2 & 3 May(Monday-Tuesday). Shops, offices, and many other places may be closed as on any Sunday, but museums, normally open on Sunday, may be closed on 1 May as it is the first day of the Bayram. Half-day "preparation" (arife) holiday on Saturday, 30 April, full-day holiday on Sunday, 1 May. Half-day "preparation" (arife) holiday on Tuesday, 11 May, full-day holiday on Wednesday the 12th, when many shops, offices, museums, and other places may be closed and full-day holidays on 13 & 14 May (Thursday-Friday), with travel affected through Sunday, 16 May. Ramazan Bayramı falls on these (estimated) dates: 2021 ![]() Most shops, bazaars and museums close on the first day of the holiday, and reopen on the second and third days. Some offices and businesses may close for the full three-day holiday. ![]() Ramazan is followed immediately by the three-day national holiday of Ramazan Bayramı (also called Şeker Bayramı, Candy Festival Eid es-Seghir or Eid al-Fitr in Arabic).
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