Why slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha?

You may not know much about Eid al-Adha, which is a traditional festival for ethnic minorities and one of the grand festivals for Muslims.

There are many customs behind every traditional festival, and Eid al-Adha is no exception. On that day, sheep and cattle will be slaughtered. Let's learn about the custom of slaughtering cattle and sheep on Eid al-Adha.

The main contents of Eid al-Adha include: First, holding ceremonies, where Muslims gather in big mosques or public places to hold grand ceremonies and celebrations. Second, slaughter animals. Most Muslims prepare animals for slaughter before festivals. Animals must be healthy and divided into three types: camel, cow and sheep, depending on the family's economic situation. Divide the slaughtered meat into three parts, keep it for yourself, give it to relatives and friends, and give it to the poor.

Muslims in Xinjiang, China call this festival "Big Festival". On this day, Muslims dress up, slaughter animals, invite relatives and friends to be guests, and hold various cultural activities.

Among Hui Muslims, the importance attached to this festival is lower than that of Eid al-Fitr, which is generally called "Little Eid al-Fitr".