Eid ul-Adha Mubarak from KMWA
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
To every brother, sister, child, and elder in our community — Eid Mubarak. May
Allah (SWT) accept your worship, multiply your good deeds, and bless you and
your families with peace, health, and barakah on this most sacred of days.
As the pilgrims complete their Hajj on the plains of Arafah and Mina, we
gather here in Gillingham to share in the joy of Eid ul-Adha — the Festival
of Sacrifice. Insha’Allah, the day of Eid will fall on Wednesday, 27 May 2026,
corresponding to the 10th of Dhul Hijjah 1447, subject to the sighting of the
moon.
The Story Behind the Day:
Eid ul-Adha calls us back to one of the most profound moments in our history:
the unwavering submission of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his beloved son Isma’il
(AS) to the command of Allah. When the test came, father and son answered
together, with hearts at peace.
Allah (SWT) tells us in the Qur’an:
“So when they had both submitted, and he had laid him down upon his forehead,
We called out to him: O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the vision. Indeed, We
thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, this was a clear trial.”
— Surah As-Saffat (37:103–106)
What Ibrahim (AS) was asked to give up, Allah returned to him many times
over. This is the lesson at the heart of our Eid: that everything we offer
sincerely for the sake of Allah is never lost — it is multiplied, purified,
and returned to us in ways we could never have planned.
A Day of Worship, Family, and Generosity
Eid ul-Adha is more than a celebration. It is an invitation:
To begin the day with Ghusl, our best clothes, and the Takbeerat of Eid on
our tongues. To stand shoulder to shoulder in Eid Salah, remembering that
the same Allah who called Ibrahim (AS) calls us each day. To offer Qurbani,
if Allah has given us the means, dividing the meat into three — for our
family, for our friends and relatives, and for those in need. To visit our
elders, forgive those who have wronged us, and reach out to anyone in our
community who may be spending Eid alone.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him
honour his neighbour.” (Sahih Muslim)
To the families who have supported the work of KMWA throughout the year –
through your du’a, your time, your sadaqah, and your trust – thank you. May
Allah reward you abundantly. May He accept your Qurbani, your prayers, and
every quiet act of goodness no one else saw.
And to anyone reading this who is far from home, missing a loved one, or
finding this Eid heavier than the last – please know that the doors of KMWA
are open to you.
تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ
Taqabbal-Allahu minna wa minkum.
May Allah accept it from us and from you.
Eid Mubarak.
