Annual Muslim holiday commemorates Abraham’s sacrifice and marks completion of pilgrimage to Mecca
American Muslims join Muslims worldwide to celebrate Islam’s most important holiday, Eid-ul-Adha. Eid-ul-Adha marks Prophet Abraham’s spirit of sacrifice and the close of the Hajj pilgrimage at the Holy Ka’aba in Mecca. This joyous day is celebrated to remind Muslims of the importance of sacrifice, service to humanity, and gratefulness to God.
“During these difficult times for our nation, it is more important now than ever to remember what God has given us,” said Suhail Kausar, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas Chapter. “As Muslims, we should strive to show our gratitude through prayers to God and service to humanity.”
The Eid service will begin with a congregational morning prayer followed by a sermon. We will also be holding a Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Mosque Construction project followed by Friday prayers and lunch and special 'Muslims for Life' Blood Drive with Carter Blood Care Agency. This is free and open to the public.
Event: Eid-ul-Adha Service & Ground Breaking Ceremony of Mosque Construction Project
10:30 am - Eid Prayer followed by Ground Breaking Ceremony
12:00 pm - Friday prayer
10 am to 2 pm: ‘Muslims for Life’ Blood Drive w/ Carter Blood Care
When: September 1st, 2017, at 10:30AM
Where: Baitul Ikram Mosque
1850 Hedgcoxe Rd
Allen, TX 75013
About Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 200 nations with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long- awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) of Qadian, India. Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. Ahmad’s advent has brought about an unprecedented era of Islamic revival and moderation. He divested Muslims of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.
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