Celebrating Eid In A Foreign Country
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Celebrating Eid In A Foreign Country

9 pictures that sum up celebrating Eid in a foreign country

Maryam Chloe Pervaiz
Sep 20, 2016
Wellesley College
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Celebrating Eid In A Foreign Country
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Eid-Ul-Azha, also known as "the Festival of the Sacrifice" is one of the main Muslim holidays of the year. It is celebrated to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God. Eid-Ul-Azha is also celebrated to mark the conclusion of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

Based on the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid-Ul-Azha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for three days.

Eid is a time for celebration. Families and friends get together and various cultures have different traditions. Studying abroad or living abroad we are removed from our familiar and traditional atmosphere.

Here are 9 pictures that summarize what it feels like when celebrating Eid in a foreign country:

1. Waiting for the moon to be sighted


2. Never knowing when Eid is in your part of the world until the very last minute


3. Getting dressed up to go to your 8:30 a.m. class


4. Getting excited when you find anyone else celebrating Eid as well


5. Experiencing FOMO when your family sends you pictures of celebrations at home


6. Going to every international student event because you miss home food


7. Wanting to celebrate all night but knowing that you have a PSET due the next day

Eid*


8. Sending eid messages to relatives all over the world


9. But most of all truly enjoying sharing your culture and traditions with your new friends

Eid Mubarak!

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