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A Sacrifice Worth Celebrating
Update #25 for July from the Mahabba Network
Eid ul Adha, ‘The Festival of Sacrifice’ is celebrated every year but the date changes on our calendar. In 2023 it comes at the end of June.
It is one of only two festivals celebrated by Muslim people throughout the world. Festivals are a great opportunity to ask our Muslim neighbours, colleagues and friends more about their faith and what they’re celebrating.
But sometimes understanding the why behind the celebration, means digging deeper into conversation.
This month, two of the Mahabba network have shared their stories of exploring Eid ul Adha with Muslim friends and students and the opportunities they’ve had to share their faith.
It’s a celebration of a story we share in common.
Some Muslims might not immediately think about the meaning behind Eid ul Adha, which is the celebration of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son. In the Qur’an, Ibrahim and his son agree to be obedient to the command for sacrifice. For Muslims, the message of this story is the call to supreme obedience and submission to God.
Because Muslim’s are encouraged to read earlier Holy Books, it’s a great opportunity to talk about the significance of that story in the Christian faith.
God’s provision of the lamb points ahead to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus.
Why not celebrate Eid ul Adha with your Muslim friends this month?
There are more stories on our Resources Page with tracts, videos and even a testimony of how to invite Muslims to church, as part of this celebration.
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