Eid al Adha also known as “the Big Eid” celebrates Abraham’s devotion and sacrifice to God. Muslims commemorate Abraham’s sacrifice every year after Hajj by slaughtering an animal, usually a sheep. The animal must be slaughtered Islamically, with the Tasmiah read by a Muslim before slaughter with a sharp knife. One third of the meat from the animal should be given to the needy, one third is shared with family and friends, and one third should be eaten by the immediate family. From all of us at Halal Transactions, Eid Mubarik and have a happy Eid!

2:124. Recall that Abraham was put to the test by his Lord, through certain commands, and he fulfilled them. (God) said, “I am appointing you an imam for the people.”