WHAT IS EID? Every year, millions around the world ask: What is Eid? Eid is one of the most important Islamic holidays, celebrated twice a year: Eid al-Fitr – at the end of Ramadan “Qurbani” means sacrifice. During Eid al-Adha, many Muslims offer an animal as a symbolic act of gratitude, obedience, and faith. But beyond the ritual lies the meaning: faith, gratitude, and community. In Denmark, Eid is celebrated with prayer, shared meals, gifts – and the phrase “Eid Mubarak”, which simply means “Blessed Eid.” Whether you’re in Copenhagen, Karachi, or London, Eid marks a moment of connection – to God, to family, and to who we really are. FROM “LOST” TO RECONNECTED: A FORMER EX-MUSLIM’S PATH BACK TO ISLAM Our community in Denmark – Frafalden Genfandt Islam – is the first to tell the stories of those who found their way back.
MY QURBANI WAS FOR MY MOTHER – A FILM, A PRAYER, A LOVE I’m celebrating Eid al-Adha 2026 for one extraordinary woman: She loved a particular film. I didn’t understand it back then – but now I do. It wasn’t until after her passing that I understood why that story meant so much.
We often forget something essential: Islam teaches us that paradise lies beneath her feet – not as a poetic saying, but as a truth we are meant to live by every day. My mother was everything to me: That’s why my Qurbani in Eid 2026 is dedicated to her. Returning to Islam wasn’t just about faith – it was about reconnecting with her. For me, paradise is not some faraway place.
There was a film my mother and I watched together again and again. It was called Nikaah. In the opening scene, a woman speaks with grace and strength about what it means to be a woman. Here are her words, translated into English: “I am a woman – not just born, but sent as a force of life from heaven. This is why my Qurbani for Eid al-Adha 2026 is for her.
When Eid arrives, we often speak of celebration, food, and gifts. The Muslim woman – your mother, your sister, your wife – carries entire families on her shoulders. Qurbani is about sacrifice. For many of us who once left Islam – the “frafalden”, or spiritually lost – the way back wasn’t found in debate. Appreciate her. Listen to her. Thank her – before it’s too late. If you want to explore more on identity, faith, and freedom, read:
WHAT IS EID 2026 – AND WHY IS IT CALLED QURBANI EID?
Let’s answer it here – openly, simply, and from the heart.
Eid al-Adha – also known as Qurbani Eid, which honors Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to Allah.
Some call it “leaving the faith” – others, frafalden, a Danish word describing someone who has left Islam.
But what happens when silence isn’t peace? When the distance becomes a desert?
👉 Read more about the journey of a former frafalden here (in Danish)WHAT DOES EID AL-ADHA 2026 MEAN TO YOU?
My mother.
It was called Nikaah. I was just a child when we watched it together.
I heard the music –
She heard something deeper.PARADISE – BENEATH HER FEET
The woman – the mother – is not just playing a role; she is the source of life, the beginning of everything.
She gave me security, strength, and wisdom – and yes, she made sacrifices I only understood much later.
Not out of obligation, but as a sincere prayer – an expression of deep love and lasting gratitude.
Even when I walked away from the path, she remained – quietly guiding me back with her love and patience.
It begins at her feet.A QURBANI FOR MY MOTHER
I was young then – drawn to the music, the colors, the romance.
But she loved something deeper – something I didn’t understand until she was gone.
Today, I hear that same scene with different ears – and now I understand why it was her favorite.
For centuries, I have nourished the earth and painted the world with love.
I gave man life, raised him, told him stories, loved him,
and sacrificed my youth for his dreams.
I am everything he has ever called home.”
It’s not tradition. It’s not duty.
It’s love. It’s prayer. It’s memory.HONOUR YOUR MOTHER. YOUR SISTER. THE WOMAN IN ISLAM
But behind it all stands someone who gave everything – and never asked for anything in return.
But it’s not just about sacrificing an animal.
It’s about laying down your pride, your ego – and your forgetfulness.
It was found in quiet reflection. In the voice of our mothers.
She was our first love. Her footsteps still lead the way to paradise.
📌 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EID IN DENMARK
Eid means “celebration” in Arabic. It marks joy, gratitude, and community – especially during Eid al-Adha 2026, also called Qurbani Eid.
No. Ramadan is the fasting month; Eid al-Fitr comes after. Eid al-Adha is about sacrifice and Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith.
Say “Eid Mubarak.” It means “Blessed Eid.” Simple. Kind. Universally understood.
No – it follows the lunar calendar, so Eid 2026 will differ from Eid 2025.
