Dhaka, June 5 -- Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most sacred festivals in Islam, embodies the profound lesson of devotion and sacrifice. At its heart lies the commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) unwavering obedience to Allah, who was commanded to sacrifice his dearest possession - his son Ismail (AS). At the moment of truth, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, thus establishing the tradition of qurbani that millions of Muslims continue to honour today.
This year, like every other, millions of pilgrims from across the world have gathered in Arafat, Makkah, to perform Hajj - one of the five pillars of Islam. Among them are 87,000 pilgrims from Bangladesh. For those not undertaking the pilgrimage, Eid-ul-Azha remains an occasion of deep spiritual r...