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spirit within the Islamic community. The 'Ids emphasize what
should be a continuous effort by Muslims.
The Festival of Sacrifice ('Idul-Adha), which comes three months
after Ramadan, on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the
Muslim calendar year (Dhul-Hijjah), represents the second great
hope for man and society. It follows the completion of the Pilgrim-
age to Makkah (Hajj), during the course of which Muslims re-
nounce worldly concerns in seeking the pleasure of Allah. This is
indeed the most significant day in the life of a Muslim because it
represents the way man makes a personal sacrifice for the benefit
of society by giving the best of himself in the service of Allah.
When we give of ourselves in this manner we are following the
way of Allah's Upright Servants, the prophets.
Once we have made our individual lives conform to what Allah
asks of us we want to see conformity with His Will throughout our
society. We have been given understanding which tells us we can-
should be a continuous effort by Muslims.
The Festival of Sacrifice ('Idul-Adha), which comes three months
after Ramadan, on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the
Muslim calendar year (Dhul-Hijjah), represents the second great
hope for man and society. It follows the completion of the Pilgrim-
age to Makkah (Hajj), during the course of which Muslims re-
nounce worldly concerns in seeking the pleasure of Allah. This is
indeed the most significant day in the life of a Muslim because it
represents the way man makes a personal sacrifice for the benefit
of society by giving the best of himself in the service of Allah.
When we give of ourselves in this manner we are following the
way of Allah's Upright Servants, the prophets.
Once we have made our individual lives conform to what Allah
asks of us we want to see conformity with His Will throughout our
society. We have been given understanding which tells us we can-