Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant Islamic holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The festival is marked by the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the largest annual gathering of Muslims, which is set to begin on May 25, 2026, following the sighting of the crescent moon. A key ritual of Eid al-Adha is the sacrifice of an animal, such as a sheep, goat, or cow, with the meat distributed among family, friends, and the needy. This year, ahead of the festival, a unique albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to its resemblance to the former US president, has become a local celebrity, drawing crowds and highlighting the diverse preparations and cultural curiosities surrounding the event.