Eid al-Adha Mubarak

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! is a warm and meaningful children’s story that introduces young readers to the spirit of Eid al-Adha through a simple family experience.Sameer is delighted when his father brings home a lovely white goat for Eid. He quickly grows fond of it and happily spends his mornings and evenings taking care of his new companion. As Eid approaches, however, Sameer begins to feel sad when he realizes that the goat he loves will be sacrificed. Seeing his sadness, Sameer’s father gently explains the meaning behind the sacrifice. He teaches Sameer that offering an animal for Eid al-Adha is a good deed, that it follows the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim, and that giving up something we value for the sake of Allah is an important lesson of the occasion. With a new understanding, Sameer’s sadness turns into happiness, and he begins to see Eid al-Adha in a deeper and more meaningful way. Written in a gentle, child-friendly style, Eid al-Adha Mubarak! helps children understand the ideas of sacrifice, love, faith, and devotion through a story they can easily relate to. It is a thoughtful choice for Muslim families, Islamic schools, classrooms, and Eid reading, helping young readers connect the celebration of Eid al-Adha with its spiritual meaning.A heartfelt story about learning that true happiness can come from giving something we love for the sake of Allah.