Pakistan. The celebration honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. The animal is divided into three parts.
These include one part of the share being given to the poor and needy, the second portion is for the home, and the third is given to relatives. During this time, Muslims wear their new or best clothes, and the women of the villages cook or bake unique sweets or cookies to share with their family.