Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice or the Greater Eid, is observed worldwide and recurs every year on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. This significant Islamic festival commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of submission to God, a story that is recognized in Islamic tradition. The observance begins with a special Eid prayer following the Hajj pilgrimage, after which Muslims dress in their finest clothing. Those who can afford it typically sacrifice halal domestic animals, such as cows or lambs, symbolizing Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son. The meat from the sacrifice is divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. Celebratory meals with family and friends are customary, along with the giving of eidi, or special gifts, particularly to children.