Eid al-Adha 10 Dhu al-Hijjah

Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah provided him with a lamb that he was supposed to kill in his son's place because of his willingness to sacrifice his own son in the name of God. In commemoration of this intervention, animals are ritually sacrificed. Some of their meat is consumed by the family offering the animal, while the rest of the meat is distributed to the poor and needy. Sweets and gifts are given, and members of the extended family are usually visited and greeted. The day is also sometimes called the Greater Eid.

One of the major trials in Ibrahim's life was to face the order of Allah by killing his beloved son. According to the new narration, Ibrahim kept having nightmares that he was sacrificing his son Ismail son of Hajar. Ibrahim knew that it was an order from Allah and he said to his son, as stated in the Quran "Oh son, I keep dreaming that I am slaughtering you", Ismail replied "Father, do what you are ordered to do." 

Ibrahim prepared to submit to the will of Allah and prepared to slaughter his son as an act of faith and obedience to Allah. During the preparation, Shaytan tempted Ibrahim and his family by trying to dissuade them from carrying out Allah's command, and Ibrahim drove Satan away by throwing stones at him. In commemoration of their rejection of Satan, stones are thrown at symbolic pillars, symbolizing the place where Satan tried to dissuade Ibrahim, during the rites of Hajj.

Recognizing that Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice what is dear to him, Allah the Almighty honored both Ibrahim and Ismail. Angel Jibreel called Ibrahim "O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the revelations." and a lamb from heaven was offered by Angel Jibreel to Prophet Ibrahim to slaughter in Ismail's place. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha to commemorate both Ibrahim's devotion and Ismail's survival.

This story is known as Akedah in Judaism (Binding of Isaac) and has its origins in the Torah, the first book of Moses (Genesis, Ch. 22). The Quran refers to the Akedah as follows:

100 My Lord! Bless me with righteous offspring.

101 So We gave him good news of a forbearing son.

102 When the boy reached the age to work with him, Abraham said: "O my beloved son! I saw in a dream that I "must" sacrifice you. So tell me what you think." He replied: "O my dear father! Do what you are commanded. If Allah wills, you will find me steadfast."

103 Then, when they submitted "to the Will of Allah", and Abraham laid him on the side of his forehead "for the sacrifice",

104 We cried out to him: “O Abraham!

105 You have already fulfilled the vision.” Indeed, thus do We reward the doers of good.

106 It was really a revealing test.

107 And We redeemed his son with a great sacrifice,

108 and blessed Abraham ˹with an honorable mention˺ among the following generations:

109 “Peace be upon Abraham.”

110 Thus do We reward the doers of good.

111 He was indeed one of Our faithful servants.

112 Later We gave him good news about Isaac, a prophet and a righteous man.

— Surah As-Saaffat 37:100–112

The word "Eid" appears once in Al-Ma'ida, the fifth surah of the Quran, with the meaning "a festival or celebration."