In Morocco, there’s no mistaking when the Islamic lunar month of Muharram draws near. It’s the time of year, not long after Eid al Adha, when the startling, noisy blast of firecrackers can be heard...
Tag - Islam
Understanding Islamic Sacrificial Slaughter
Udhiyah and qurbani are interchangeable Arabic terms for the sacrificial slaughter of a sheep, goat, cow or camel as mandated for Muslims during the Islamic holiday of Eid Al-Adha. A sacrificial slaughter is also...
Eid Al Adha (Eid Al Kabir) in Morocco – The Festival of the Sacrifice
Muslims worldwide observe two major religious holidays: Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha. The first marks the end of Ramadan while the second culminates the annual hajj season. Of the two, Eida al Adha is regarded as holier...
Religious Slaughter in Islam – Zabihah or Dhabihah
As part of Islamic dietary guidelines, Muslims adhere to a specific manner of humane religious slaughter called zabihah (or dhabihah) in order to obtain meat that is halal or permissible for them to eat. This method...
