Able Muslims sacrifice an animal ( Qurbani) whose provisions are to be distributed between friends, family, and the poor, equally as charity. This Eid follows what is considered to be the holiest day in Islam, Day of Arafah and serves as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's obedience and faith when tested by Allah. Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى), the "Greater Eid" or "Eid of Sacrifice", is celebration on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (last month of the Islamic lunar calendar in which the Islamic pillar of Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is performed).Mandatory charity, or Zakat, specifically Zakat al-Fitr (Zakat of Eid Al-Fitr) is offered to the poor by every financially-able Muslim (preferably prior to the offering of the prayer) to ensure that those who are less fortunate may also participate in the joyous holiday. Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر), also known as the "Smaller Eid" is a celebration marking the end Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, welcoming the new month of Shawwal and lasts for a period of three days.There are generally two central Eids that take place in accordance with the Islamic lunar calendar (hence the additional name Șālat al-’Īdayn ( Arabic: صلاة العيدين "Prayer of the Two Eids"): The literal translation of the word "Eid" in Arabic is "festival" or "feast" and is a time when Muslims congregate with family and the larger Muslim community to celebrate. Eid prayers, also referred to as Salat al-Eid ( Arabic: صلاة العيد), are holy holiday prayers in the Islamic tradition.
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