Preparation for the Glorious Date: Sacred Eid al-Adha is Welcomed with High Spirit in Turkmenistan

Tomorrow, our country welcomes the first day of the sacred Eid al-Adha (Gurban Bayramy), which is one of the greatest and most generous celebrations of the entire Islamic world. According to the Hijri-lunar calendar, this holiday begins on the 71st day after the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan (Oraza)—the symbol of abundance and generosity—and leads the human soul towards purity, unity, and charity. During these blessed days, millions of Muslims from all corners of the world, including pilgrims from Turkmenistan, gather in the holy sites of Islam—the cities of Mecca and Medina—to perform their Hajj duty.

In accordance with the Decree of the Honorable President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, Eid al-Adha will be widely celebrated at the state level on May 27-28-29 this year. Those days were declared public holidays so that our people can organize the holiday with a high spirit according to warm and noble traditions.

The main spiritual rituals and traditions of Eid al-Adha consist of the following:

• Eid Prayer: Early in the morning on the first day of the holiday, the Eid prayer will be performed in mosques, and sacred prayers will be made for the peaceful sky of our country, and the unity and well-being of our people.
• Sacrifice (Gurbanlyk): After the Eid prayer is performed, our people start sacrificing animals as charity (Hudayoly), and this meritorious deed continues until the evening of the third day of the holiday. According to Sharia rules, the animal chosen for sacrifice must be healthy and well-fed.
• Sharing and Kindness: According to the principles of humanitarianism, which have been elevated to the level of art, the meat of the sacrificed animal is divided into three equal parts. While the first part remains for the family of the person making the sacrifice, the second part is offered to relatives and neighbors. The third part is generously distributed to needy families and those who could not sacrifice an animal during these sacred days.

The day before Eid al-Adha is called the Day of Arafah. This day is considered the most sacred time of the year in the entire Islamic world. On that day, pilgrims performing the sacred Hajj gather at Mount Arafat and pray.

Main rituals:

• Fasting: For Muslims who are not performing Hajj, fasting on the Day of Arafah is highly meritorious and an opportunity for the forgiveness of sins.
• Holiday Preparation: Cleaning is done in houses, and traditional pishme and bread are baked and distributed to neighbors.
• Prayers and Supplications: The night of Arafah is the exact time when repentance and all benevolent prayers are accepted the most.

This sacred time is a spiritual bridge that brings people together in unity and affection, preparing them for tomorrow's grand holiday.

In our country, Eid al-Adha is not only a religious ritual but also a celebration of centuries-old national unity, hospitality, and supreme generosity, bringing inexhaustible joy and abundance to every household.

The editorial office of the "Amulinfo" information portal takes this opportunity to congratulate all our people on the sacred Eid al-Adha. May your abundance increase during these generous days, and may your sacrifices and prayers be accepted in the presence of the Almighty Creator!