WISH YOU HAPPY BAKRID & DIWALI
BAKRID
This Muslim festival of sacrifice, Id-ul-Azha (Arabic) or Bakrid in India is celebrated all over the country. It falls on the 10th of Dhul-Hajj, the last month of the lunar year.On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God.
According to Islamic belief, to test Ibrahim's faith, Allah commanded him to sacrifice his son Ismail. He agreed to do it but found his paternal feelings hard to suppress. So he blind - folded himself before putting Ismail on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca. When he removed his bandage after performing the act, he saw his son standing in front of him, alive. On the altar lay a slaughtered lamb. This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca.
DIWALI
Diwali is indian festival widely celebrated by hindus in India. 2011 diwali begins from 26th of October 2011 and continues till 28th of October2011.Diwali party and parites are arranged by the hindu youths where they do diwali dance, exchange diwali gifts, and diwali greeting cards.
