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Muslims across the country will be celebrating Eid Al-Adha, or Bakra Eid, on 23rd August 2018
As per the Hijri calendar or the Islamic calendar, the festival is celebrated with much fervour on the 10th or 12th month of Dhul Hijjah
Bakrid, which literally mean 'feast of the sacrifice', is considered special as it honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice
his son as an act of devotion towards God
It is believed that God challenged Prophet Ibrahim, a friend of the God, to prove his faith in God and asked him to sacrifice something that
Prophet Ibrahim decided to sacrifice his 13-year-old son, Ismail, to fulfil God's command
Looking at this gesture, God intervened by sending his angel, who then put a goat in his son's place
From this day onwards, people celebrate this day by sacrificing an animal, which is divided into three parts; one part is given to the
relatives, friends and neighbours, second part to the needy and poor, and the third is kept with themselves.Eid Al-Adha, or Bakra Eid, lasts
for three days; Muslims across the world visit mosques and offer special prayers for peace and prosperity
After the prayers, the sacrifice begins
Kachri Qeema RecipeKachri is a small wild brown melon found in desert regions and is used as a common ingredient in various delicacies
It is used as a food tenderiser and is generally available both in whole and powder form
Kachri qeema is a delicious delicacy that requires qeema, kachri, papaya, pineapple pulp, red chillies, curd and a host of spices to cook it
Mutton Shami Kebab RecipeA delicious dish from Hyderabad, mutton shami kebab makes for the perfect starter for Eid party
It is prepared using mutton qeema, chana dal and a melange of spices
The tender kebabs are to die for
Have you tried making them at home yet If not, this simple recipe is what you need.3
Kashmiri Mutton Kofta RecipeAn Eid feast without mutton kofta is incomplete; this Kashmiri recipe is all you need to impress your guests
Prepared with minced meat, Kashmiri mirch and other spices, this recipe will make you fall in love
Serve it with steamed rice.4
Bhuni Raan RecipeFried mutton leg served with roasted potatoes and fresh steamed vegetables, bhuni raan is a zesty mutton delicacy that
every meat lover should try
To prepare this delight, you'd need a mutton leg, malt vinegar, yogurt and spices and you are good to go.5
Mutton Do Pyaaza RecipeA hearty mutton recipe with crunchy onions, yogurt and a burst of spices that makes this dish an Eid must.6
Mutton Rezala RecipeMutton Rezala is a popular Bengali delicacy
It is basically a mutton curry, which is made in creamy white gravy
This yummy meat gravy is infused with rich flavours of cashew nut cream, khoya and coconut
Mutton Biryani RecipeEid without mutton biryani is incomplete
This mutton biryani has layers of mutton curry and saffron-milk infused rice and is cooked 'dum' style
A heavenly treat for meat and biryani lovers!8
Rogan Josh RecipeIndulge in this spicy, meaty Kashmiri curry that's robust with flavours of varied spices
Lamb cooked with cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, turmeric, coriander and garam masala, this dish will make you fall in love.Make this Bakra
Eid special with these amazing mutton delicacies, which are unmissable and irresistible
