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1. Muslim Holidays: An Overview of the Two Most Important Islamic Holy Days In Islam, there are only two holidays that are observed worldwide. Universal here refers to their observance by both Sunni and Shia Muslims. Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are the two holidays in question. Zabeeha in Dubai Let me first define the phrase. - The Arabic term for Eid simply means "festivity" or "festival." - The words "Fitr" and "Adha" both refer to breaking the fast. Therefore, Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha respectively denote the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast and the Festival of the Sacrifice. After Ramadan, there is an event called Eid ul-Fitr. Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan. Muslims are required to fast every day from sunrise till sunset throughout the month of Ramadan. One of the Five Pillars of Islam is this duty. Eid ul-Fitr, as the holiday is known, is a Muslim celebration marking the end of Ramadan. During the Hajj season, Eid ul-Adha is celebrated. Muslims are required to perform the Hajj, a pilgrimage, to the Kaaba in Mecca, which is located in present-day Saudi Arabia. If they are able, every Muslim must make this trek at least once during their lives. One of the Five Pillars of Islam is the Hajj. The pilgrims offer a sheep as sacrifice at the Hajj. Abraham was given the instruction to sacrifice his son by God in a story that is mentioned in both the Old Testament and the Quran. Most Muslims believe this son was Ishmael, whilst Jews and Christians think this son was Isaac. When Abraham demonstrated his devotion for God by offering to sacrifice his son on his demand, God commanded that a sheep be offered in its place, sparing Ishmael. The Hajj sacrifice is made to remember this occasion. And the Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid ul-Adha, also commemorates this occasion. The celebrations for Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are identical. Muslims get up early and gather in a public area, typically a mosque or a field. They offer a special prayer there, and the Imam then delivers a brief sermon (leader). After that, they get together for

2. celebratory meals, catch up with loved ones, give gifts and support charities. The sole distinction is that a camel, sheep, goat, or cow may also be sacrificed at Eid ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. While Muslims observe other holidays, none of them are as widely observed as Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr.