National religious holiday

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is a feast of faith, sacrifice and generosity, marked by prayer and sharing food with family and people in need.

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Genbot 9, 2019 E.C. · Addis Ababa time

The Grand Jami Mosque in the historic Ethiopian city of Harar
Photo: Bikoadem, CC BY-SA 4.0

01 · MEANING

What it means.

The Feast of Sacrifice remembers Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to obey God. It falls during the Hajj season and connects Ethiopian Muslims with a worldwide act of worship.

02 · TRADITION

How it is marked.

Communities gather for morning prayer, wear their best clothes and visit relatives. Families able to do so make a sacrifice and divide the meat among their household, neighbours and people who need support.

03 · EXPERIENCE

What you may see.

The celebration is both devotional and social. Guests are welcomed generously, while charity and shared responsibility remain as important as the feast itself.

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