Muslims around the country marked Idul Adha on Friday (27/11) by
attending early morning prayers, followed by slaughtering goats and
cattle. As it is instructed in the Koran, heads of households must
sacrifice an animal in remembrance of Abraham's near-sacrifice of his
son, the meat of which is divided up into portions. One-third of the
meat is given to the needy and one-thrird to neighbors. The rest can be
used by the family to celebrate the day. Lunch generally consists of
goat kebabs or curry, accompanied by rice cakes, which are made by
boiling rice in woven coconut casings. idul Adha, is one of the most
important Muslim holidays, and marks the end of the annual pilgrimage to
Mecca.
