古尔邦节，又叫宰牲节，是穆斯林传统的节日。据说，是为了纪念先知易卜拉欣把自己的儿子献给真主安拉。（如果你读过《圣经》，你会发现，圣经里也有亚伯拉罕把自己儿子献给上帝的故事。）

古尔邦节（Eid ul-Adha）在回历的12月10号开始，全世界的穆斯林都要到麦加朝圣。看看下面这段英文介绍，就可以知道这个节日的来龙去脉了。

This is the most important celebration in Islam. It takes place on the tenth day of the twelfth and last month (Eid ul-Hijjah) of the Islamic (Hijra) calendar. In 2005 this celebration will start in the morning of the 21st of January.

Eid ul-Adha celebrates the occasion when Abraham (Ibrahim) was willing to sacrifice his son to show his obedience to God (Allah). Muslims all around the world will celebrate this day, although it has particular significance for pilgrims who at this time will be completing a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca (Makkah). The day begins with a sacrifice of an animal in commemoration of Abraham's sacrifce of a lamb in place of his son. One-third of the meat is given to the poor, and the rest shared by family and friends.

Across the world Muslims will wear best clothes and traditional prayers will be said in the morning. Friends and family will visit each other exchanging presents and cards.