Ed al-Adha 2016 – Sept. 11 to Sept. 15 – is being honored throughout the U.S. where Muslim-Americans celebrate with family while reciting some of the most popular Eid quotes and sayings for future blessings. The holiday is one of the two main Muslim holidays celebrated globally and is considered holier than Eid al-Fitr.

Eid Al-Adha Top Quotes

Also known as the Sacrifice Feast of “Bakr-Eid,” this holiday commemorates the annual hajj pilgrimage where Muslims make a trip to Saudi Arabia each year. People of the Islamic faith are expected to make one trip to Mecca in the last month of the year at least once in their lifetime.

A person who has successfully completely the Muslim pilgrimage would often be called el Hajj to show a sign of respect. Often it will take time to acquire the funds and religious education to make the trip.

Popular Eid quotes include:

“When my arms can’t contact individuals near my heart, I generally embrace them with my supplications. May Allah’s peace be with you. An extremely Happy Barid Mubarak to you.”

“The moon has been located. The samoosas are prepared.”

“Eid Ul Adha is Eid of penance and responsibility of Allah’s requests. May Allah favor us with the same in all circles of life, and help all amongst us, who are defenseless, stressed and sitting tight for his rehmat.”

“May the enchantment of this Eid acquire bunches of bliss in your life and may you commend it with all your dear companions and may it fill your heart with adoration.”

Eid Al-Adha Sayings

There are common sayings that are repeated throughout Eid al-Adha such as:

“You cannot guide those you would like to but God guides those He wills. He has best knowledge of the guided.”

“He is the One God; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise.”

“My people, ask for your Lord’s forgiveness and promise Him that you will not repeat your sins. God, then, will shower you with provisions from the sky and make you a strong nation. Do not repeat your sins.”

“My nation, ask your Lord to forgive you and turn to Him in repentance. From the sky He will loose an abundance (of rain) upon you; He will add strength. Do not turn away as sinners.”

Ed Al-Adha Greetings

Check out this informational YouTube video on Eid Greetings.