Among Bangladeshis, what Bengali name for Eid al-Adha means 'Eid of sacrifice'?

Among Bangladeshis, Eid al-Adha is commonly called Korbanir Eid, a Bengali name meaning “Eid of sacrifice.” The expression highlights the festival’s central association with qurbani, the ritual sacrifice of permitted livestock.

In Bangladesh, Eid al-Adha is also known as Eid-ul-Azha and is marked by congregational prayer, visits with relatives, festive food, and the sacrifice of animals such as cattle, goats, or sheep. People commonly share the meat with family, neighbours, and households facing hardship, reflecting the holiday’s emphasis on generosity and community responsibility.

The Bengali name differs from names for other important festivals. Nobanno is a harvest celebration, Pohela Boishakh is the Bengali New Year, and Shab-e-Barat is a separate Islamic observance. Korbanir Eid therefore identifies the sacrifice-focused Eid rather than a general Bengali festival.

The Arabic-derived word qurbani is related to an offering intended to draw a person closer to God. Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham’s willingness to obey God’s command, while Islamic tradition says that a substitute was provided instead of his son. Local customs and meat-sharing arrangements vary across Bangladesh.