Seeing The Eid Tradition In Various Countries, Make Up For Sacrificial Animals To Fly Colorful Balloons

Illustration of the Eid al-Adha tradition (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Eid al-Adha is a moment that Muslims around the world have been waiting for. In 2023, Eid al-Adha falls on June 28 and 29. The celebration of sacrifice in Indonesia is carried out by slaughtering animals such as Cows and Goats. What is the tradition of Eid al-Adha in various countries?

Each country has a unique Eid tradition that is different from other countries. Muslims in Indonesia celebrate Eid al-Adha with Eid prayers first. After performing the prayer, the community then slaughters sacrificial animals. So what about the Eid tradition in various other countries?

Eid al-Adha or Lebaran Hajj is a time when Muslims commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. Although the implementation of Eid al-Adha around the world at the same time but the traditions that are held are different.

Muslims in Pakistan have a unique tradition in celebrating Eid al-Adha. The people there did not immediately slaughter the sacrificial animals. However, they will wash and make up their sacrificial animals first. This method is done as a tribute to Prophet Ibrahim.

The unique tradition of Eid al-Adha in Pakistan can also be seen from the appearance of Muslims there. Women decorate their hands with organic hennas and wear colorful hijabs before Eid prayers. Meanwhile, men will dress traditionally Pakistani, wearing salwar kameez and natural perfume.

The unique tradition of Eid al-Adha can also be found in Kazakhstan. During Eid al-Adha celebrations, Muslims there will gather to exchange gifts. In addition, they also carry out various food activities for people in need.

Just like Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia, the people of Kazakhstan held an open house during Eid al-Adha. Their door is opened to invite relatives or neighbors who wish to visit. Not to forget they also provide a variety of typical Kazahkstan dishes.

Favorite animals that are sacrificed by Muslims in Saudi Arabia are not cattle, but camels. People there will slaughter camels for sacrificial animals and several other animals such as goats and sheep.

Eid al-Adha celebrations in Saudi Arabia are carried out in a lively manner so that most business activities will be closed for three days. So when you visit Saudi Arabia at the moment of Eid al-Adha, don't forget to follow the various sacrificial traditions held in the villages there.

Another unique tradition of Eid al-Adha is also carried out by Muslims in Egypt. They will release colorful balloons as an expression of joy to live the holiday. The people there perform Eid prayers under a bear bag filled with balloons that will be released with joy.

The slaughter of sacrificial animals in Egypt has always been carried out on the side of the road. This has been a tradition for generations. So when you visit Egypt during the moment of Eid al-Adha, don't be surprised to see the roads covered in the blood of sacrificial animals.

Muslims in Turkey have a family arena tradition during Eid al-Adha. In addition to performing Eid prayers and slaughtering sacrificial animals, the people there will visit family and friends to spend time on vacation together.

Such is the tradition of Eid al-Adha in different countries with celebrations in Indonesia. Each country has its own unique tradition or method to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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