The Sacred Eid of Dhul-Hijjah: Significance, spiritual rewards, and the blessings of sacrificial slaughter As the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul-Hijjah is among the most sacred periods in the Islamic year. It is during this month that Muslims around the world witness Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) unwavering faith and submission to Allah’s command. The Essence of Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, coinciding with the completion of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, which is...