Danfodites Recounts Joy Over Sallah Break

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 Danfodites Recounts Joy Over Sallah Break



By Akobundu Chizoba 

Eid al-Adha is one of the largest holy festivals in Islam. It is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice” and marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage season. The festive season commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's command. However, God spared his son and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.


Millions of Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, June 28th.Danfodites expresses their sound of joy over the sallah break which coincides with semester break.


 Gamji press observed the reactions of many students over the sallah break.


While speaking with Gamji press, Hayzed as popular called,the class representative of Plant Science said, "My plans for Eid are to give Allah (S.W.T) the praise and offer prayers to him for the grace to witness the festival. I also feel so lonely here in Sokoto. I wish to go home for the festival, But it won't stop me from having fun with my friends, enjoying delicious cooked meals prepared by my female friends, and having some sort of hangout after the prayers.

"The Eid-al-adha is something so significant because it represents two events which were recorded in the holy book of the Quran. One is of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, and another is the death of one of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) beloved sons. And that's one of the reasons why Takbiratul Ihram is performed seven times, then the imam will start reciting the Suratul Fatiha and reciting any other surah. I wish everyone a wonderful Eid-al-Adha in advance."


Abdulsamad Mustapha, a final year student from the department of Applied Chemistry reveals, "My plans for Eid-al-Adha are to have quality time with people of Kwara State Student Union of Usman Danfodiyo University. I really missed going home, but being with people of the same state and having enjoyable time together felt like home. The Eid-al-adha is one of the most important holy festivals in Islam, and it involves connection with Allah (S.W.T) I will advise my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters to keep it holy and recite the Quran."


Aliyu Iliyasu, a Botany student said, "I am not a party person or a show-off. My plans for the coming Eid celebration are to connect to Allah (S.W.T) by praying and reciting the Quran. I've been in school for a while, and I must say I have truly adapted to the weather of Sokoto. I don't really have that zeal of wanting to go home. The most important thing is to perform the Adhkar Prayer. My thought about my religion to the world is that Islam is a peaceful religion, and it involves the teaching of Allah (S.W. T) and understanding the teaching in application towards achieving a fruitful and fulfilled life."


The most important lesson of Eid al-Adha is to connect with friends and family and enjoy delicious food. Children are often given gifts during the holiday.




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