Eid Al Adha 2018: All you need to know

How is it celebrated

The mode of celebrating Eid Al Adha is essentially the same across the world.

The day begins with Eid prayer which follows the regular morning prayer. Eid prayer is obligatory for men and women to be performed in congregation. It is held in mosques and large grounds also called as Eidgah. Eid greetings are exchanged between friends, family and strangers too. The celebrations of Eid Al Adha can last up to three days. It is customary to wear new clothes, prepare a variety of dishes.

In many Asian countries, elders give eidia (money) to children as a goodwill. Muslims visit their friends and relatives to exchange Eid greetings.