Gurban - Holiday of Sacrifice

On a holiday, the Muslims of Azerbaijan must perform the rite of sacrifice and distribute sacrificial meat to the needy. In the main mosque of Azerbaijan - Teze Pir - a festive prayer service is held on the occasion of the celebration of Kurban Bayram. This holiday personifies the high moral qualities of Islam - mercy, kindness and love for people. It testifies to the adherence of Islam to high universal human values, the observance of which ennobles people, helps to strengthen unity in society.