Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha coincides with the performance of the great pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. This holiday is a day filled with joy, celebration, family connections, new clothing, and overall happiness. On Eid al-Adha, Muslims greet each other with warm wishes, and many engage in the ritual sacrifice of sheep, goats, or other livestock, sharing the meat with the less fortunate and relatives. This holiday represents joy and solidarity among the community. To celebrate, we have compiled a selection of beautiful phrases about Eid al-Adha.
Beautiful Phrases for Eid al-Adha
- The pilgrimage is a season of prosperity, and the first ten days are fragrant; may your year be filled with joy and may all your worries disappear. Happy Eid!
- Eid al-Adha greetings carry the sincerest meanings and the sweetest expressions of longing, unarranged.
- Eid is not for those who wear new clothes, but for those who escape disaster on the Day of Reckoning.
- Eid is not for those who lay out carpets, but for those who cross the bridge safely.
- May Allah make you among the visitors of the Sacred Mosque; wishing you happiness every year.
- In this world, there are people whose names elevate our heads; we love them from our hearts, and as Eid al-Adha approaches, we offer them our wishes.
- We are so happy that fate has allowed us to reach this day to send our best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
- Each year, may you grow closer to the Almighty, may your records of good deeds increase, and may your determination to enter Paradise expand.
- The treasures of the earth are for your sake, and we offer you the scent of oud, dwelling in our hearts, wishing you a blessed Eid al-Adha.
- My words falter in shyness, yet they express sincere love; may Allah accept your worship and complete your joy on this day.
- For every word, there are responses, and for joy, there is presence, but the days of Eid are limited; thus, my wishes for you have no boundaries.
- With the dew drops and the fragrance the roses carry, I wish you a blessed Eid al-Adha, for you hold a special place in my heart.
Poem: “O My Companions, Neither Fitr nor Adha is Joyful”
The poem “O My Companions, Neither Fitr nor Adha is Joyful” is penned by the poet Ibn Zaydun—his full name being Ahmed ibn Abdullah ibn Ahmed ibn al-Ghalib ibn Zaydun al-Makhzumi Al-Andalusi, also known as Abu al-Walid. He is among the notable poets of the Andalusian era, hailing from Cordoba, and is often referred to as the “Buhtari of the Maghreb.”
O my companions, neither Fitr nor Adha is joyful,
What is the state of one who is yearning like the dawn?
If the east of the sun soothes my longing, then it has not ceased
To be the quintessential dwelling of love.
The nostalgia of my heart remains stirred,
Echoing memories that follow the sorrowful moments.
And the Persian palace stirs with excitement,
For my heart, do not hold back the flames of the burn.
It is not shameful to have a council of counsel upon a wise meeting,
For it comes forth with intensifying passion.
As though I had not witnessed moments of counseling,
Wherein the concluding word was the victory of our spirits.
And the actions shadowed by transgressions, if they wandered,
As an envoy expressing submission to confirm reconciliation.
Those days of connection were for me a time of communion,
So if it isn’t during Eid, then knowledge is its counterpart.
Evenings filled with delight in a haven of pleasure,
Bestow upon you greetings when you want to direct your way.
Near still waters whispering, from their spouts,
Emerging vessels revealing themselves like a shimmering dome.
Abodes of delights, lands of yearning,
In them, I paused in hopeful visions.
O, will a return to Al-Zahra not bring forth:
My pangs of longing into an overflowing realm?
Palaces of dominion that shine on all sides,
For we relished the evening meal amidst the dawn’s glow.
Representations of my cord that speak openly,
For their thrones, like stars, grace the open sky.
A place to rest where the essence recalls the fragrance,
If a man cannot endure, it will only remind him of his time.
There the azure fountains greet its edges,
And the shade bears witness to a kind-hearted youth.
I seek to be adorned in the sweet melodies of the youthful ones,
Voices of joy have scattered sleep thin.
With a wineglass clutched, she led forth for me,
Facing the terrors I had borne with pride.
Indeed! My nights, beyond the shore’s edge,
Are much shorter than that comfortable night of dreams.
Reflections on Eid al-Adha
Reflection One:
Eid al-Adha is a special occasion for Muslims, marked by unique traditions, following Eid al-Fitr. Its observance extends from 4 to 5 days, commencing with the Eid prayers and the sacrifice of sheep and cows, distributing the meat among the needy, relatives, and acquaintances. During Eid, schools and workplaces close, allowing children to play and celebrate.
Reflection Two:
As the hours of the night slipped away, dawn broke, heralded by the cry of “Allahu Akbar,” signaling the end of the night and the arrival of morning. People arose from their slumber, happiness lighting their faces—today is Eid! They shed their sleeping garments, donned new clothes, and spread joy in every corner, exclaiming—today is Eid! How beautiful is the night before Eid! The atmosphere hums with anticipation as people await the sunlight, spreading happiness adorned in new attire. This night, have we considered that our sleep leads us to awaited days after the grand reckoning when the earth will shine with the light of Allah? Could this Eid night be calling us to reflect: have you awaited after your wakefulness a grand celebration with your Creator? Have you waited for your great awakening not for joy but for a greater and more profound celebration?
Reflection Three:
Eid al-Adha elevates us through a profound spirit back to the time of Ibrahim, peace be upon him. It feels as if we are witnessing him raising the foundations of the House and Ismail preparing it for the pilgrims and worshipers. We see him addressing his great Lord with a pure heart, a Muslim’s pure submission, and a reverent soul, praying that he has settled his descendants in a barren valley near the Sacred House. He implores the Almighty to let hearts flock to them. From that moment of supplication, centuries have echoed the Divine command, and countless hearts have flown to that place before bodies. If you ask a pilgrim or visitor who has returned, they would admit that they left their hearts behind, yearning for the chance to return.
Reflection Four:
The only reward for a well-performed pilgrimage is Paradise… Is there any joy greater than the triumph of entering Paradise? This bliss explodes in Mecca from pure hearts, carrying scents of joy across the entire Islamic world, in celebration. The happiness of Muslims resonates with the pilgrims celebrating their successful completion of the fifth pillar of faith. It stirs a yearning in every Muslim for the time when they can fulfill this duty themselves. Consequently, the joy shared by old and young, men and women, transforms into festive celebration, leading to the warm welcome of Eid. Every year, may Muslims across the globe experience plentiful blessings.
Eid al-Adha Messages
Message One:
The pilgrims raise their hands, hoping for the mercy of their Lord…
I too raise my hands in prayer, wishing your rewards match theirs…
Happy Eid al-Adha!
Message Two:
May Allah make the dawn of Eid al-Adha bright…
Its noon joyful…
Afternoon filled with bliss…
Evening brings forgiveness…
And may your supplication be graciously accepted…
Bounty abound, uncountable…
And may you find an everlasting passage into Paradise…
Happy Eid al-Adha!
Message Three:
How blessed we are to reach this day by fate…
To extend our warm greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha…
To those dear in our hearts, full of love and respect…
Every year, may you be in good health!
Message Four:
May Allah be pleased with you and keep you content…
Guide and enrich you, grant you well-being…
Restore your health and render your supplications successful…
Fulfill your requests, and love you unconditionally…
May you always strive for goodness and positively impact others…
Wishing you joy in Eid al-Adha!
Message Five:
I invoke Him who swears by the dawn…
And the ten nights…
To bring you joy that lasts throughout the years…
And intercede for you, Muhammad, on the Day of Judgment…
Bless you in the month of sacrifice…
Happy Eid al-Adha!
Message Six:
Spirit and fragrance…
I disperse to the beloved of the Most Merciful…
I pray that Allah envelops you in forgiveness…
And makes your smile a ritual…
Your conversations acts of worship…
Your pilgrimage a source of happiness…
Your end a testimony.
Message Seven:
The entirety of this message consists of warm congratulations…
Carried by a procession of flowers and perfume…
Conveying heartfelt Eid wishes with sincerity…
And sweet expressions of longing, unstructured…
Including the finest congratulations full of joy and hopes…
Wishing you all a Happy Eid al-Adha!