Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, begins on Tuesday (August 21) night. The festival, also called Bakr-id, is celebrated to mark prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son on Allah’s wish.

Legend has it Ibrahim sought to sacrifice his only son for Allah after a distinct dream. However, after seeing his devotion, Allah intervened and asked him to sacrifice a goat, instead.

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In India, the festival will be celebrated from Tuesday night to Wednesday evening.

Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha messages

“May this Eid bring all the happiness in your life and you celebrate it with everyone close to your heart. Eid Mubarak!”

“This Eid-al-Adha, may Allah fill your heart with wonders. Eid Mubarak!”

“Eid Mubarak! Warm wishes and prayers. May Allah shower all happiness on you and your family this Eid-al-Adha.”

“Eid Mubarak! May Allah fill your heart with love, your soul with peace, and your mind with wisdom this Bakr-id.”

“Sending you warm wishes on Eid-al-Adha! May this Bakr-id bring joys, peace and prosperity for your family. Wishing you a very Happy Eid!”

“Wishing you and your family all happiness today and always! Eid Mubarak!”

“May Allah’s blessings be with you this Eid-al-Adha and always!” Eid Mubarak!”

Bakrid/Eid Mubarak 2018 quotes:

The taking of one innocent life is like taking all of mankind… and the saving of one life is like saving all of mankind. (Quran, 5:33)

He is the One God; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, most wise. (Quran 59:24)

I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving creature, but He has a grasp of its forelock. Verily, my Lord is on the straight path [the truth]. (Quran 11:55-56)

O You who believe! Enter absolutely into peace [Islam]. Do not follow in the footsteps of Satan. He is an outright enemy to you. (Quran: 2, 208)