Eid Al-Adha 2019: celebration of Tabaski in Cameroon

The Muslim Community is celebrating the feast of the sacrifice also referred to as Tabaski or eid Mubarak.

At the Briquetteri neighborhood of Yaoundé with a huge Muslim population, prayers took place at the ‘grande mosque’.

Colourfully dressed Muslim men, women and children prayed for peace in Cameroon before the symbolic slaughter of the ram.

The prayer started at 8:05 am and was presided over by Iman Malam Aguda.
During the prayer session, two sets of rakats were observed which lasted for about 5mins each.

The feast characterized by communion is occasion for Muslims to share with the needed as recommended by the Quran.
“I am greatful to Allah for permitting me to witness this day, i am going to enjoy with my family and friends and I want to wish the whole Muslim Community a blissful eid Mubarak” says Mukhtar a Muslim faithful.

During the homily, known as ‘khutub’ in Arabic, Iman Aguda preached on the importance of living together and the good upbringing of children in the society. “Children are the future of tomorrow, therefore it is our responsibility to make sure we educate them in a responsible manner” says Iman Aguda.

The Emulation

Before the slaughtering of the ram, ‘Jana’iza’ prayer was man. It is a prayer offered for the dead.

At the end of the prayer the Iman slaughtered a white ram in the presence of other Muslim faithful.

Rukkayah Mohammed(Intern)

Elvis Teke

Journalist, Online Reporter, News Presenter, Programme Anchor, Peace Advocate, Geo-strategist,

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