8 Memes We All LOL’d About (and Related to) This Eid al-Adha!
Alhamdulillah, we’ve witnessed yet another year of Eid al-Adha — the season for gathering with friends and family, sharing cherished moments from the early morning Takbirs and dhikr recitations, dressing up in our finest clothes, witnessing the Qurban ritual, enjoying home-cooked meals with fresh Qurban meat, and turning our experiences into relatable memes!
As we reminisce on these moments, here are some Eid al-Adha memes worth sharing with your friends and family. These memes will keep the bond intact, help us relate through meme culture, and laugh together! (Don’t you dare say you didn’t relate.)
1. Eid cleaning marathon
You knew it was this time of year again when you’d exhausted all your efforts cleaning your home for Eid al-Fitr — changing curtains, setting up decorations, vacuuming, and preparing big meals. Just when you finally got to rest, your mom shouted, “We have to clean the house and prepare for Eid al-Adha!”
The cycle continued, but with less enthusiasm, because you knew you were going to be doing a lot of dishes from all the meaty meals you were about to cook. Let alone the beef fat sticking to all the pots and pans left too long in the kitchen sink!
2. Considering if it was too late to keep the udhiyah as a pet
There’s not much to explain about this meme other than…if you have the means to order Qurban, you should consider performing Qurban for the sake of Allah Almighty and His Beloved Messenger ﷺ.
This helps us understand the true meaning of sacrifice and share our blessings with those in need of a substantial meal on this blessed day.
3. Diet? What does that word even mean, bruva?
We’re all guilty of this. It’s almost impossible to watch your weight during the peak Eid period, from Shawwal to Dhul Hijjah.
You might think Ramadan is a great time to lose weight, but it’s hard when you’re binging on everything right after Iftar!
On top of the weight gain in Ramadan, you’re exposed to even more good food during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha! I mean, look at all these delicious meat-based meals you just can’t say no to!
4. So… we’re all just here for the show, aren’t we?
If you’ve helped with the Qurban practice at least once in your life, Alhamdulillah. May Allah reward you for your noble efforts.
But… this meme is for those who have never helped (myself included, LOL). It’s quite an experience watching the spiritual practice happen right in front of your eyes: men tumbling cows down, tying ropes on each leg, preparing their sharp tools, and slaughtering the cow with Basmalah.
What happens next when the ritual is over? Well, it’s time to go home!
5. #MuslimMetGala second look: same as the first but keepin’ it lowkey
Tell me I’m not the only one recycling my Eid al-Fitr wear on Eid al-Adha!
I admire those who make sure they don’t wear the same outfits on two different Eids, but if it were up to me, I’m just going to recycle either from the recent Eid or previous years’ Eid fits. No question!
6. It’s me and my relatable memes against the world
While doing my meme ‘research’ on Reddit and other platforms, I noticed a pattern that gave me the idea to create this meme.
People can be sensitive about jokes related to their religion. Of course, it’s important to differentiate between jokes that bring people together as a community and those that make fun of religion insensitively.
If people can laugh over something and it brings them together, isn’t that a good deed on its own since we’re bringing smiles and laughter to our brothers and sisters in the Ummah?
Meme culture is relatively new, especially digestible for the younger generation — who knows, some might even learn something about our deen through memes.
In my humble opinion, as long as the meme is wholesome, not sensitive, and relatable to our Muslim community, it should be harmless, Insha’Allah.
7. Detecting joy killers
There’s this assumption that Eid al-Adha is the ‘lesser Eid,’ but that’s not the case.
Both Eid celebrations are equally important in Islam and hold great significance for our spirituality.
Eid al-Fitr is about celebrating after a month of fasting and abstaining from our basic desires (food, water, sex, and more).
Eid al-Adha celebrates Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) profound devotion to Allah Almighty and his willingness to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail (as).
Allah replaced Prophet Ismail with a ram at the moment of sacrifice, demonstrating Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering obedience. Eid al-Adha, therefore, symbolizes the festival of sacrifice.
8. How many hugs am I still supposed to give?
And last but not least… the awkward Eid hugs, kisses, and wishes.
It almost feels like déjà vu, repeating what we did for Eid al-Fitr all over again.
Wishing the same people, kissing them on the cheeks (oh god, how many kisses does it take? Two or three!?) and perfumed hugs from the elders.
Especially for introverts, it will definitely drain their social battery by noon. So, brace yourselves, dear introverts!
Overall, Eid al-Adha is a blessed occasion to celebrate with our loved ones. It is a time for spiritual reflection on the essence of sacrifice and how we can apply this significant value in our lives.
If you can relate to some of these memes, Alhamdulillah! Share them with your friends and family and laugh together, bringing yourselves closer, Insha’Allah.
