What is the meaning of Eid al-Adha?

In the religion of Islam, the festival of sacrifice is a significant festival that takes place at the end of Hajj. It denotes the end of hajj (pilgrimage) rites in Saudi Arabia, and it is also performed by Muslims everywhere to commemorate the abiding faith that Ibrahim had for God. The devil tried to influence Ibrahim to disobey Allah and not to sacrifice his beloved son, but Ibrahim stayed obedient to Allah, and he drove Satan away.

Eid al-Adha is a remembrance of this supreme example of submission to God, which is the hallmark of the Islamic faith. The sacrifice of the sheep, goat, or cow is called Qurban. It is during this time of sacrifice that prayers to Allah are recited.