Terms starting with E
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Asma bint Abi Bakr
Women in Islam
A noble companion, daughter of Abu Bakr and sister of Aisha, called "Dhat an-Nitaqayn" for her role in the Hijra. Mother of Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
Hijri Calendar
The "festival of sacrifice" on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and marking the climax of Hajj.
Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)
Hijri Calendar
The "festival of breaking the fast", celebrated on the first of Shawwal to mark the end of Ramadan, beginning with a special congregational prayer.