On August 11, the Muslim community of Ukraine will celebrate the main holiday in Islam - Eid al-Adha. Activities will be held in all branches of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine, while in Kyiv, large-scale events will be held in the Cathedral mosque "Ar-Rakhma", which will bring together more than 4,000 believers.
On August 11, the Muslim community of Ukraine will celebrate the main holiday in Islam - Eid al-Adha. Activities will be held in all branches of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine, while in Kyiv, large-scale events will be held in the Cathedral mosque "Ar-Rakhma", which will bring together more than 4,000 believers.
Traditionally, representatives of the diplomatic corps from Muslim countries will perform a festive prayer in the main mosque of the country together with Ukrainian Muslims.
The Supreme Mufti of Ukraine, Sheikh Ahmed Tamim, will proclaim a prayer for the welfare and peace in our country.
In addition to the fair with Oriental flavors and the amusement park for children and adults, the parishioners are waiting for many entertainments, exciting quizzes and competitions for valuable gifts.
During the day of the feast and the next 3 days (days of At-Tashrik) a record number of sacrificial meat will be distributed. According to Muslim tradition, meat is divided into three parts: one to give to the poor and needy, the second – to closest friends and relatives, and a third is kept for oneself.
The holiday of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) is associated with the life of the Prophet Abraham. He, as a humble servant of God, had to fulfill the command of the Creator and to sacrifice the son. The prophet did not hesitate to take this step and warned Ismail – his firstborn, who also accepted the news without objection. But at the last moment, the Lord let Abraham know that instead of the son of the Prophet, He would accept as a sacrifice a sheep that had been brought down from Paradise.
The celebration starts in Kyiv at 8:00, 46 Lukyanivska str. We Invite the media to cover this event For journalists accreditation call +38 (063) 1423624 or contact by e-mail: press@islam.ua