Among Bangladeshis, Bakri Eid literally means “Eid of the goat.”
Bakri, also spelled bakra or bakri in South Asian usage, refers to a goat, so the expression is commonly rendered in English as “Goat Eid.” In Bangladesh, Bakri Eid is a popular informal name for Eid al-Adha, which is also called Qurbani Eid or Eid ul-Azha.
The nickname reflects local history and custom rather than a rule that the sacrificed animal must be a goat. Islamic law permits several livestock animals for the sacrifice, including goats, sheep, cattle and camels, subject to religious conditions. In Bangladesh, cows and goats are both widely associated with the festival.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son; in Islamic tradition, God provides an animal instead. The meat is traditionally divided among the household, relatives and people in need, which is why the festival is also strongly associated with charity and community sharing.