India is a land of diversity and rich cultural heritage, and we get to experience it through various festivals throughout the year. Muslims around the world are soon set to celebrate Bakri Eid – the second biggest festival in Islam (the first sweet Eid). Bakri Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is marked every year to honor the wish of Ibrahim (Prophet Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) to obey Allah’s command. can do. Legend has it, before Ibrahim could (voluntarily) sacrifice his son, God offered him a lamb to be sacrificed in place of his son. And to commemorate this intervention (by Allah), the lamb (goat) is slaughtered during the festival. Every year, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for four days according to the Islamic lunar calendar. However, the date varies every year in the Gregorian calendar.
Bakri Eid 2022: When is Eid al-Adha? Bakri Eid date in India:
This year, Muslims across India are likely to celebrate Bakri Eid on July 10, 2022 (Sunday). The celebrations will begin on July 9 and end on the evening of July 10. According to the International Astronomical Center, Eid in India is celebrated a day after the festivities in Saudi Arabia. A report by Emirates News Agency further stated that the six Islamic countries of Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are likely to celebrate Bakrid 2022 on July 9.
Bakrid 2022: How Bakrid is celebrated in India:
As mentioned earlier, this festival marks the readiness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismail on the orders of Allah (God). On this day people of Muslim community offer Namaz in mosques for peace and prosperity.
They also sacrifice lamb/goat as a ritual and distribute the meat equally in three parts – among friends, family and needy people (poor). This ritual is called Kurbani. In addition, people meet and greet each other on this day, exchanging gifts and most importantly, organizing feasts for their loved ones.
Bakri Eid 2022 Celebrations: Here are 5 dry mutton recipes for Bakri Eid festival:
Food, especially meat-based dishes, play a major role during Bakri Eid celebrations. Families and friends come together and enjoy a wide range of cuisines, including delicious dishes prepared from the sacrificed meat. If you are planning to host an Eid feast this year, we have some delicious recipes for you. And no, this is not the quintessential Biryani or Mutton Korma. Instead, we have curated a list of dry mutton recipes that you can enjoy as a wholesome meal with breakfast, starters or parathas. to keep track.
Mutton Shahi Roll:
As the name suggests, this dish has everything rich and exotic. Here, juicy and succulent mutton keema kebabs are stuffed with paneer, tamarind chutney and mint chutney inside a soft-n-flaky paratha. Serve it with some onions (stuffed from the side or inside the paratha) and enjoy. click here for the recipe.
Mutton Vadai:
Kebabs hold a constant place in every feast. While the wonderful taste and flavor of this goodness cannot be denied by any means, how about trying a new recipe for appetizers at this Eid feast this year? Here we bring you Mutton Vada – a South India style Vada prepared from minced meat, gram flour, chana dal and a pool of spices. click here for the recipe.
Sindhi Mutton Fry:
An almost dry dish, this recipe consists of fried mutton pieces, mixed with a pool of spices and cooked to perfection. You also need a raw papaya in this recipe to soften the flesh. You can eat this dish as it is or mix it with parathas for a nutritious meal. click here for the recipe.
Kerala Chilli Mutton:
Another such dry mutton recipe, Kerala Chili makes mutton bhog mesmerizing. However, unlike other chili mutton recipes, this recipe does not contain soy sauce, chili sauce, etc. Instead, it includes traditional seasonings including onion, ginger, garlic, coriander powder, etc. click here for the recipe.
Madurai Curry Dosa:
How to try Mutton Dosa this Eid? We bring Madurai Kari Dosa, which is a three layer dosa – the first layer is plain dosa, the second layer is made of egg omelet and the top layer is made of minced meat. click here for the recipe.
Try these tips and make this Eid special. Happy Eid 2022, everyone!