JE Lifestyle Desk: Bakrid or Eid-A-Adha is one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. Eid-Al-Adha 2023 is here and the celebrations are in full swing. The festival of Bakrid is usually celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Therefore, this year Bakrid is all set to be celebrated on June 29 across the country.
The traditions of Eid-Al-Adha include slaughtering an animal and sharing the meat in three equal parts including for family, friends and the needy and poor people. The objective is that every Muslim gets to eat the meat after offering it to God. To uplift the celebrations of this festival, here are some fun activities that you can do with your family and enjoy the occasion.
6 Fun Activities To Do With Your Family On Eid-Al-Adha 2023
1. Decorate Home Together
The festive occasion of Bakrid calls for grand celebrations. To celebrate this festival, make your house festive-ready. Get all your family members and split the responsibilities to decorate every corner of your house. Get creative and use lights, flowers and banners to make your home Eid-Al-Adha ready.
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2. Attend Prayers Together
The celebrations of Eid-Al-Adha are incomplete without offering prayers to the almighty. Start your day by paying a visit to a mosque and offering your prayers to God with your family members.
3. Cook Together
One of the finest ways to enjoy a lovely time with your family is by cooking together. On the special occasion of Bakrid, take advantage and cook together with your family. Include traditional Eid recipes such as masala chop, sheer khurma and others in your Eid special menu.
4. Do Charity
Charity has great significance in festivals such as Eid-Al-Adha. The festival represents a time of spiritual reflection, communal worship and acts of charity and generosity. Therefore, engage in charitable activities such as distribution of food items, clothes and other necessary things.
5. Host Family Game Night
What are celebrations without games? On the occasion of Bakrid, organise a family game night and include fun games such as tombola. Truth and dare and others to add fun to your family gathering.
6. Watch An Eid Themed Movie
To add to the celebrations, enjoy a scrumptious meal with a movie night. Gather all your family members together and make them watch a fun Eid-themed movie. Some good feel movies to watch with your family on Eid include Bajrangi Bhaijaan and My Name Is Khan.