Monday, November 7, 2011

Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak Everyone! Today's Eid is a celebration to commemorate the sacrifice that Abraham made when he attempted to give his son Ishmael over to sacrifice and a goat or fatted calf was given to him instead. This is the same story Christian's hold to be true with one exception. Christian's believe it was Isaac that God was asking to be given and Muslims believe the son was Ishmael. This Eid also marks an important step for those on the Hajj (the holy pilgrimage). The men shave their heads and then sacrifice a goat. In this right, today we are shaving Imran's head for the first time. This is a wajib (obligatory) act we have for newborns. Generally it is done on the fifth day of life. For my family we've always done it a bit later to coincide with something where lots of family members are present.

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  1. OK Miss Mama....I just read everything you have posted this month and I am FILLED with ENVY!! I haven't updated my blog in like...a year or something crazy like that!! You have written something EVERY DAY this month AND included pictures!?! You are like the Wisconsin version of Ree Drummond! :)

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