The phrase Eid al-Adha translates as the “festival of the sacrifice”. Eid al-Adha is also known as the Greater Eid. It is a holy time of sacrifice and generosity to friends, family and the needy. Muslims honour the Eid al-Adha as the time Ibrahim – known as Abraham to Jews and Christians – was going to sacrifice his son Isaac. Instead Abraham was ordered by God to kill an animal.The celebrations symbolise Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah and mark the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which millionsof Muslims from all over the world embark on.
On this auspicious occasion, my friends and I organized an assembly. The assembly was a way to spread the message of Eid-al Adha to our fellow friends and classmates. Saloni Mohan started the assembly by briefing everyone about this great festival. Then Saloni,Nishka Mittal and I made a very informative presentation on Eid-al Adha. The presentation conveyed the real meaning of the festival and informed every one of the different rituals and festivities. We were then enlightened with an Indian dance performance by the girls from Grade 10. The girls did a commendable job as they portrayed a fantastic dance.
Afterwards Nishka and I had a Question-Answer session about Eid-al Adha. The Question-Answer session not only helped us in understanding more about Eid-al Adha but also educated everyone else about the story, the rituals, the rules, and the meaning of Eid al-Adha. Once we were done with the Q & A session, we requested our fellow student from Afghanistan. These students performed Afghani dance form. The dance was definitely a performance everyone loved.
At the end of the assembly, we requested Deputy Headmaster of our school, Mr. Sandeep Singh Kathuria, to come up on the stage to say a few words. The assembly was concluded by the IGCSE Coordinator Mrs. Shahnaz Banoo Butt, who shared her thoughts on the assembly.
It was a nice learning experience for all.
Atufa Shabnum, 9A
