SLC-S25/W2 | Community World Tour: Festivals & Celebrations
Location: Peshawar Pakistan
Date Celebrated: 7th June 2025
Aslam-O-Alikum to everyone i hope you all are good and enjoy your life today i am going to share about the Eid ul adha. Eid ul-Adha is one of the most special day for Muslim It remind us of the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and teach us to follow Allah command help others and share what we have.
This year we celebrating Eid ul-Adha on 7th June 2025 in Peshawar Pakistan. In this post I will takes you through our beautiful celebration from buying the Cow to tasty and fun BBQ night with my family & student.
One Day Before Eid Buying the Cow from Mandai
A day before Eid we went to the Mandai (animal market). It was a fun and busy place. There were many animals cows goats and sheep decorate with colorful bells garlands & rope.
We finally bought strong and healthy cow. The kid were very happy and named it “Chandni.” They decorated it and took many Selfies Everyone was excited for the next day.
Eid Morning Going for Prayer
On Eid day we woke up early. After taking a bath and wearing clean clothes we went to the mosque for Eid prayer. There were many people in beautiful cloth. we prayed together and listened to the Imam speech about sacrifice love and sharing.
After prayer we greeted each other with
“Eid Mubarak”
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Giving Eidi to Children
After returning home everyone said Eid Mubarak to each other. The elder ones gave Eidi (money) to the children. This is tradition that makes the little ones really happy
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Qurbani Sacrificing the Cow
Next we performed the Qurbani. we said “Bismillahi Allahu Akbar” and sacrificed our cow. It is spiritual moment that reminds us of the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
We feel thankful to Allah and remember that real sacrifice is not just giving up meat its about giving from the heart.
Distributing Meat to the Poor
We divided the meat into three equal part:
- One part for our own use
- One part for our relatives and neighbors
- One part for poor and needy people
We packed the meat in clean plastic bags and personaly gave it to those who needed it. This made us feel blesed and happy. Its one of the most important part of Eid ul-Adha.
BBQ Night Family & Students Together
BBQ Preparation Process (Step by Step)
Our BBQ night was one of the most fun parts of Eid!
We decided to use some of the fresh Qurbani meat to make Seekh Kebabs and Tikka Boti. Here how we prepared everything:
1. Cutting the Meat
We cut the beef into small cubes for tikka and minced meat . We made sure the meat was soft and clean.
2. Making the Marinade
We made a tasty marinade using:
- Yogurt
- Ginger garlic paste (
- Red chili Powder and black peper
- Lemon juice
- Cumin powder and garam masala
- Salt and oil
We mixed the meat with this marinad and kept it for 2 to 3 hours so all the flavors could go deep into the meat.
3. Preparing the BBQ Setup
We used charcoal to make the BBQ. First we lit the coals and waited for them to turn red hot. This took about 20 minutes. Then we placed the marinated meat on metal skewers.
The skewers were placed on a stand over the coals. We kept turning them every few minutes so that the meat cooked evenly. The smell of spices and smoke made everyone feel hungry!
Inviting My Students
This year I did something new I invited some of my students to join the BBQ party. It made the celebrations more meaningful. They were very happy and excited to be part of our family gathering
We sat together on mats talked laughed and share stories while eating the fresh BBQ. Some student help with turning the skewer and fanning the coal It became time of learning bonding and joy for Everyone.
What Eid Means to Me
For me Eid ul-Adha is about much more than just meat. It’s about:
- Obeying Allah
- Sharing with the less fortunate
- Spreading love and joy
- Being together with family friends and students
This Eid was very special because I got to share it with my loved ones and my students making it both warm and memorable.
SpeakOnSteem Video
https://speem.watch/@hamzayousafzai/eid-ul-adha-a-festival-of-sacrifice-faith-and-family-joy
“TYPE LESS SMILE MORE” Thought
“Eid is not just about what we sacrifice but about how much love we share.”
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This is good. Here in Nigeria I always look forward to this celebration. I have one Muslim friend who always prepare special gift for me during this time. I must comment the kindness the Muslims share during this celebration. I enjoyed reading through your write up. Have a lovely day.
Aww, I can totally relate! Every Eid celebration came with plates full of delicious meat and food 😄. The generosity and joy they share during this season are something I’ll never forget.
Yesh I commend them.
Yes!
This brought back such warm memories for me! I used to have a kind Muslim neighbour who would always share lots of food and meat with us during Eid-ul-Adha. Even though I’m not Muslim, she made me feel part of the celebration, and I remember looking forward to the season every year. Your post reminded me of that same spirit of generosity and togetherness.
I love how you shared each moment, from buying “Chandni” at the Mandai to the BBQ night with your students. It’s heartwarming to see how the celebration is not just about the sacrifice, but about love, sharing, and including others. I especially admire how you opened your home to your students; that’s the kind of gesture that leaves a lasting impact.
Your post didn’t just inform, it made me feel. Thank you for letting us into your world. Eid Mubarak to you and your family! 🌙✨