Eid al-Adha - The Greater Eid
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In the Gregorian calendar, 1441 AH runs from approximately 31 August 2019 to 20 August 2020 because the Hijri epoch on which the Islamic calendar is based, began in 622 CE, when Muhammed travelled to Medina with his followers to found the first Muslim community. In common with other religions such as the Jewish faith, the Islamic day starts at sundown rather than at midnight. The main message of all the prophets was the belief in only one God and of human’s responsibility to show kindness and love to each other. Muslims from all around the globe travel to Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad, to say prayers at the Great Mosque, and visit the holiest of Islamic buildings, the Kaaba, which Muhammed is thought to have restored and consecrated to Allah. By participating in the celebrations and festival, Muslims show that they too are prepared to sacrifice their lives to God.
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