Things to know about 'Feast of Sacrifice'...

When does the time for slaughtering the sacrifice begin and end? Who is obliged to slaughter a sacrifice? What qualities should the animals for sacrifice have? Can giving charity instead of slaughtering a sacrifice fulfill the religious duty? Can others join in on an animal purchased for sacrifice later on? Is it necessary to pray after slaughtering the sacrifice? Is it permissible to buy a sacrifice with a credit card? Can a sacrifice be purchased in installments? Can a sacrifice be purchased with a bank loan? Can a sacrifice be performed with money donated by someone else? Is there such a thing as a grave or deceased sacrifice? Can women and unmarried individuals slaughter a sacrifice? Does the number of shareholders in a large livestock sacrifice need to be an odd number? Does the sacrifice meat have to be distributed to exactly 7 poor people? Can someone participate in a sacrifice with the intention of fulfilling a vow (adak) or an aqiqah? Is the sacrifice of those who are traveling valid? Should the blood of the sacrifice be smeared on the forehead or on a car tire? Is there an age requirement for vow (adak), aqiqah, or thanksgiving sacrifices? Is it permissible to stun a sacrificial animal with electricity or anesthesia before slaughtering? Is it permissible for the owner of the sacrifice to sell the meat, skin, and intestines of the animal? Is it permissible for organizations conducting proxy sacrifice programs to sell the meat?

Things to know about 'Feast of Sacrifice'...

The Eid al-Adha, which holds great importance for the Islamic world, will begin on Friday, June 6th. So, when does the time for slaughtering the sacrifice begin and end, and can a sacrifice be purchased in installments? Here are the things you might wonder about...