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Zulhijjah, and the meaning of sacrifice

By: Mufti Taqi Usmani

Sourcealbalagh.net

Zulhijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar. Literally, it means ” the possessor of hajj.” Obviously, this name of the month indicates that the great annual worship of “hajj” is performed in this month, which gives it special significance. Some specific merits and rules relevant to this month are mentioned below:

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The beautiful Abu Dhabi Masjid @ United Arab Emirates (IMAGE)

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info-pictogram1 As the country’s grand mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid it can be visited by more than 40,000 people.

Eid from Yemen (IMAGE)

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Eid from Yemen, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from New Jersey (IMAGE)

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Eid from New Jersey (USA), ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from Palestine (IMAGE)

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Eid from Palestine, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from France (IMAGE)

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Eid from France, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from Albania (IMAGE)

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Eid from Albania, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from Moscow (IMAGE)

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Eid from Moscow, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!

Eid from Djibouti (IMAGE)

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Eid from Djibouti, ma’sha’Allah! 2014. Allahu Akbar!