Tribute to Dr.Seemin Hasan
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) community gathered to honor the memory of the late Prof Seemin Hasan, who passed away on May 23. During a heartfelt condolence meeting organized by the AMU Women’s Club, Vice Chancellor Prof Naima Khatoon paid rich tributes to Prof Hasan, reminiscing about their days together in Abdullah Hall. She prayed for Prof Hasan’s soul to find peace in Jannah and offered solace to her family and friends.

Prof Hasan, a senior faculty member in the Department of English and a valued member of the AMU Women’s Club, was remembered fondly by her colleagues and friends. Dr. Hameeda Tariq, the founding Patron of the Club, highlighted Prof Hasan’s exceptional abilities as a professional, a friend, and her remarkable culinary skills.
Eid preparations: What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha is the second major holiday for Muslims. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar calendar, which helps determine and predict when Islamic months and holidays occur.

Currently, it is the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.

According to the Quran, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, for the sake of God, but God stopped him and sent a ram to sacrifice instead.

What do Muslims do on Eid al-Adha?
Similarly to Eid al-Fitr, Muslims will wake up early in the morning, preparing food and getting ready to attend mandatory Eid prayers at local masjids. It may feel strange for Muslims who fasted the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah to eat during daylight hours — it is actually forbidden for Muslims to fast on Eid al-Adha.

On Eid, Muslims will follow the way of Prophet Muhammad, also known as Sunnah in Islam. Sunnah is followed every day, not only on Eid.

Sunnahs on Eid include taking a bath or shower in the morning, wearing one’s best clothes and perfume, taking a different path home from attending Eid prayer, or saying “Takbeer” ("Takbir") to praise God on the way to Eid prayers. Muslims will hug their friends and family and greet them with “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “blessed festival” in Arabic.
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Dr,Afshan Hashmi
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