Today The Abraham Fund published this ad in the Hebrew and Arabic media in Israel, calling for the Jewish and Muslim populations to recognize and respect the customs of the two central religious holidays which coincide on this coming Saturday: Yom Kippur & Eid Al-Adha. Below is an English translation. Share if you support this message of respect and tolerance! Showing respect, Expressing tolerance On Saturday 4th October, the Jewish Day of Atonement Yom Kippur and the Muslim and Druze Feast of the Sacrifice Eid Al-Adha coincide. Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, is a day of repentance and atonement, in which, according to Jewish tradition, a persons fate is decided. During the day and evening before, fasting and prayers are observed, at this introspective time Jews refrain from work and travel. Eid Al-Adha, Muslims and Druze Great Holiday, marks the Binding of Ishmael, and the sacrificing of a lamb in his place. Around this festival many fulfill the commandment of the Hajj – the pilgrimage to Mecca. Other traditions include public prayer services, visiting family, slaughtering sheep, and festive meals in public spaces. While both the essence and the customs of these two holy days are in contradiction, it is vital that we all act to prevent unnecessary friction. We appeal to the Jewish population to recognize the need of the Muslim population to observe the traditions of Eid Al-Adha. We appeal to the Muslim population to demonstrate sensitivity and consideration towards the Jewish population, when observing Yom Kippur. This significant day has the potential to be an example of shared society, of tolerance, and of mutual respect.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:51:06 +0000
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