Feast of Sacrifice
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Feast of Sacrifice in Philippines.
History & Origins of Feast of Sacrifice
The Feast of Sacrifice is the legal statutory term in the Philippines for Eid al-Adha. Historically established as a national holiday in 2009, it honors the shared Abrahamic narrative of obedience and sacrifice, strengthening the bonds of interfaith understanding between the Christian majority and Muslim minority communities.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Filipino Muslims perform the ritual sacrifice of livestock, dividing the meat carefully into three shares to ensure the poor and marginalized in local communities are fully fed and included in the festive celebrations.
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