Saturday, August 10, 2019

Temple Mount News: Muslim Eid al-Adha and Jewish Tisha B'Av on the same day.


This Sunday Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, who are calling for a massive service on the Temple Mount.  It is also known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice” which celebrates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son.  Because of his willingness, God provided a sacrifice instead.  The animal is sacrificed and divided three ways.  One portion is given to the poor and needy; another portion is kept for home; and the final portion is shared with relatives.

This year the “Festival of the Sacrifice” takes place on the same day as the Jewish Tisha B’Av, which is a day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Jewish Temples.  There was talk of allowing Jews up to the mount, but a final decision has not been made known.


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