On October 26, еhe Islamic world has one of two major holidays Gurban Bayram (Feast of Sacrifice, in Arabic Eid al-Adha). The holiday coincides with the end of the hajj - the pilgrimage to Mecca.
According to the Koran, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in a dream and gave him a commandment from God to sacrifice his only son Ismail.
Ibrahim went to the valley of Mina to the place where now stands Mecca. His son, who knew about this, did not resist because he was obedient to the Father and God. However, it was a test. God rewarded Ibrahim for his loyalty and allowed him to sacrifice an animal.
On the day in the morning Muslims attend mosques and cemeteries, and slaughter sacrificial animals. Sacrifices are made to distribute the meat to the poor and needy.
In Azerbaijan, the morning of 26 October will be marked by prayers in the mosques. One of the places, where people traditionally sacrifice is a shrine Mirmovsum Aga in the village Shuvalan (Baku suburbs).
From there, meat is carried to almshouses, orphanages and children's homes. -02B-
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