August 01, 2020 –Socotra Online
Reporting and Photography: Saad Mohamed Taha
Eid Al Adha in Socotra is full of happiness and joy among children, who run under the rays of the sun with joy to celebrate Eid Al Adha with their new clothes waiting for Eid gifts.
The people of Qalansiyah welcome such religious event with prayers in mosques and homes with preparation of special meals and desserts in addition to new clothes for children and people. Despite the bad situations in Socotra, the people always show happiness and joy of Eid in parks and visit neighbors, families and relatives.
Socotra Online met group of people to reflect their joy. Hany Jamaan mentioned that joy and happiness of Eid are different, as the people exchange love and peaceful feelings, and the families gather during the days of sacrifice and distribute meat among neighbors and relatives.
Abdullah Mohamed mentioned that the people of Socotra, during Eid Al Adha, try to find the feelings of happiness and joy of Eid. He also highlighted that the people who own goats and sheep concern with sending Zakat to the needy people for spread of happiness and joy.
Mohamed Abdullah mentioned that, during the early morning hours, the people gather for prayer in mosques and open areas, and women work on cleaning homes. In addition, many families organize entertainment trips outside the city to enjoy their times with family, beloved ones and friends.
