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Udhiyah (part 1: the farm)

Today marks the last day of Eid al Adha, the second, and final, holiday in the Islamic calendar, marks the end of the Hajj (for those blessed enough to be able to attend and honors Abraham (alahi salam) and his willingness to sacrifice his son. A major part of the celebration is the udhiyah (أضحية)—the …

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