East African Gazette
Dar es Salaam
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for peace and unity during the celebration of Eid Adha
She made the call after Eid Adha at Mikocheni Mosque for Warioba in Dar es Salaam on June 17, 2024.
In hear message Dr Samia Suluhu said
I wish you all a happy Eid Al Adha. May it be a good day for all of us with peace, unity and love for neighbors, brothers, relatives, friends and all who need our hospitality?
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May Allah, who is full of mercy and blessings, accept our prayers, forgive us our mistakes, continue to hold our hands and guide us in goodness, truth, justice and professionalism in serving him and our colleagues” Dr. Samia Solution Hassan
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About Eid Adha
Eid Al-Adha is celebrated at the end of the Hajj or the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia
, Muslims all over honor the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead.
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In commemoration of this intervention, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts. One share is given to the poor and needy, another is kept for home, and the third is given to relatives.
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