Eid-ul-Adha

While in the US Eid-ul-Adha comes and goes without much notice, in some Muslim cultures, Eid-ul-Adha, is called Eid Kabeer or the bigger Eid, compared to Eid-ul-Fitr. Yet, the latter celebration gets more attention for many, perhaps because it follows a month of intense spiritual interaction through extra prayer and fasting, Ramadan. In contrast, Eid-ul-Adha springs up unexpectedly for many, and is then given less attention.

Eid-ul-Adha, in many ways is the bigger Eid. It is a three-day long celebration, four according to some, and commemorates the struggle of Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, and his family.

Think Outside the Box When Choosing Eid Gifts

Laura El Alam

Does shopping for meaningful Eid gifts seem harder than ever? Ironically, now that most items we want are a mere click away, it can be even more challenging to find purposeful gifts that won’t add to our household clutter.

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10 Good Deeds to Do on the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

Wendy Díaz

The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us, and in North America it just so happens to coincide with the summer months, making it a great opportunity to rack up some good deeds.

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Anthology Features 15 Amazing Stories about Eid and So Much More!

Zahirah Lynn Eppard

We are blessed to have some amazing Muslimah writers on the scene, penning stories about Muslim children. That is evident in a big way in a recent release entitled Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices. The collection is edited by popular authors S.K.

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The Prophet’s Last Sermon: An Amazing Teaching Tool for Parents

Zahirah Lynn Eppard

There are a number of resources that provide an array of Islamic guidance and details about how to implement that guidance into our daily lives.

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Eid-ul-Adha: A Legendary Celebration of Family

Wendy Díaz

When we think of Eid-ul-Adha, the first things that come to mind are the Hajj pilgrimage, udhiya (sacrifice), and the blessed first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Eid-ul-Adha is our much-awaited holiday after Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.