Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year: 6 questions answered

Editor’s note: At sundown on June 28, Muslims all over the world celebrated one of the principal festivals, Eid al-Adha. Earlier in April, Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr. Scholar Ken Chitwood explains the two Islamic festivals. 1. What is Eid? Eid literally means a “festival” or “feast” in Arabic. It is celebrated twice a year as Eid al-Adha, (pronounced eed al-Ahd-huh) and Eid al-Fitr. 2. Why is it celebrated twice a year? The two Eids recognize, celebrate and recall two distinct events that ar

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