Sunday, November 29, 2009

Last Friday was the 10th day of Dzul Hidjah, the last month of the Islamic Calendar and it’s the day where 1.3 billion Muslims all over the world celebrated the festival of Eid-ul-Adha aka the day of sacrifice.

Eid-ul-Adha is a day of remembrance. Even in the most joyful times, the Muslim makes a fresh start of the day by a session of congregational prayers to Allah in an open space. Muslims use the occasion to pray to Allah and to glorify His name to demonstrate the remembrance of His grace and favours.

Every mosque in Singapore were packed with muslims in the early morning for the Eid prayer and since it’s a Friday, the crowd would gather again later for the Friday prayer. The mosque I attended was so packed that people were praying along part of the road without prayer mats and what not. That’s manifestation of faith in God.
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Some pics to share.