Bishkek, July 11, 2021 . / Kabar / . Muslims in Kyrgyzstan will celebrate Kurman Ait on July 20, Kabar News Agency has learnt from the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the country.
According to the information, the Day of Arafah falls on July 19.
Kurman Ait, or Eid al-Adha is the latter of the two official Islamic holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr).
In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, and lasts for four days. In the international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year, shifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.
The tradition for Eid al-Adha involves slaughtering an animal and sharing the meat in three equal parts – for family, for relatives and friends, and for poor people. The goal is to make sure every Muslim gets to eat meat. The celebration has a clear message of devotion, kindness and equality.
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