By: Mohd Amin Mir

As the crescent moon ushers in the holy festival of Eid ul Azha, Muslim communities across the globe unite in devotion, gratitude, and sacrifice. Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid ul Azha commemorates the unwavering faith and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his beloved son in submission to God’s command. At the heart of this celebration lies a powerful message of selflessness, compassion, and solidarity — values that resonate ever more deeply this year as Kashmir remembers the Pahalgam tourist martyrs who lost their lives to terror

Eid ul Azha, observed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a day that reminds the faithful that true devotion lies not in ritual alone, but in moral courage and willingness to give up what we cherish most for a higher cause.

The ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice) — the slaughtering of animals — is not merely symbolic. It is a profound act of spiritual cleansing, meant to rid the believer of arrogance, greed, and material obsession. The meat is........

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