Two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, could become state-recognized holidays
🌙 Eid al-Adha 2025 in Seattle: A Celebration of Faith, Unity,and Sacrifice
Submission to divine will
Faith beyond understanding
Trust in God’s wisdom
“Whatever the reason I write, let my words bear testimony to belief… to surrender.”
🕋 What is Eid al-Adha?
“Let my heart not deny the state of prideness I am indulging in…”
Eid al-Adha—عيد الأضحى—translates to “The Festival of Sacrifice”. It is the second and most significant Islamic holiday, celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide. The day begins on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
✨ Why Is Eid al-Adha Significant to Muslims?
Because it commemorates the ultimate act of faith—Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, in obedience to God’s command. Just before the sacrifice, God intervened and replaced the child with a ram. This event symbolizes:
🕊️ Spiritual Depth Behind Eid and Hajj
Eid al-Adha is deeply linked to the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It’s not just about festivity, but transformation—both inner and outward.
“Some spend years saving, dreaming of Mecca—not for glory, but for grace. To stand in Arafat and whisper their soul’s deepest prayers.”
What is the Hajj?
A sacred pilgrimage to Mecca, required at least once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able.
A profound journey that includes performing specific rituals: Tawaf, Sa’i, Wuquf, and more.
A moment of deep reflection, humility, and unity.
This year, Hajj 2025 will begin on June 4.
🌍 Eid in the West: A Seattle Story of Labour, Faith, and Community
“Let my mind judge me, but if my writing sparks belief in another’s heart, I shall have served.”
🛠️ The Connect Labours Eid 2025 Celebration
In a quiet industrial warehouse district in Seattle, where sweat and steel echo the lives of immigrant hands, a group of workers at Connect Labours is planning something different this June.
They call it “Eid under the Open Sky.”
These aren’t just any workers. These are the ones who:
Haul concrete through snow.
Build towers with bare hands.
Share roti and memories after midnight shifts.
And this month, they’ve decided:
Let’s celebrate Eid not with extravagance, but with togetherness.
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💭 Eid al-Adha: More Than a Ritual
It’s a lesson. A living reminder.
That sacrifice is not only about giving up—it’s about giving in:
To the Creator.
To the community.
To conscience.
📖 Lessons to Reflect On This Eid
🕯️ Faith is not blind—it’s trusting the unseen even when the seen hurts.
👐 Charity isn’t about wealth—it’s about the willingness to give.
🌍 Unity isn’t sameness—it’s many hearts beating in the rhythm of One God.
🛤️ Pilgrimage isn’t always Mecca—it can be the journey you take in your soul.
“Am I truly on the path of pridelessness, or just tangled in illusions? Whatever I write, let it be a prayer. A plea. A bridge.”
🧭 Closing Thoughts: Eid is a Direction, Not Just a Destination
To those in Seattle or Islamabad, Dubai or Oregon—this Eid isn’t just a ritual to perform. It’s a question to ask:
What are you willing to surrender for something greater than yourself?
