Ibrahim was initially very shocked and thought that he would be punished by Allah for not sacrificing his only son. Upon opening his eyes, a dead ram was on the altar in Ismail’s place. Ibrahim closed his eyes as he plunged a dagger into the sacrifice. Filled with grief and hesitation, Ibrahim tethered Ismail to an altar. Soon after this, Ibrahim brought Ismail to the summit of Mount Arafat. Ibrahim eventually realized that this demand was truly the word of Allah. At first, Ibrahim believed this demand to be a test, so he ignored the demand. To test Ibrahim’s obedience, Allah ordered Ibrahim to sacrifice Ismail. It is also an excellent opportunity for Indian Muslims to enjoy a day off from work and to bond with their friends and family members. This important festival in India is a day of reverence and respect. This holiday honours the faithfulness of Prophet Ibrahim when Allah ordered him to sacrifice his son, Ismail. Since the holiday is based on the Islamic calendar, it is not celebrated on the same date each year.
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