One of the highest festivals in Islam is the Feast of Sacrifice. It is celebrated every year at the climax of the so-called "Hajj," the pilgrimage to Mecca. It lasts for five days and this year it is celebrated from the 9th to the 13th of July.
The history to which the Feast of Sacrifice goes back is also known in the Christian and Jewish faiths. A characteristic feature of the festival in all religions is trust God's mercy. For Muslims, however, the Feast of Sacrifice is so central that today it represents one of the five pillars of Islam.
Since the Feast of Sacrifice focuses on the values of helpfulness, friendship and reconciliation, it is traditionally celebrated with family and friends. Typically, cooking and baking is done days before the festivities. In addition to main dishes with meat, pastries and sweet confectionery often find their way onto the festive table.
For the Muslim community, halal confectionery is increasingly part of the German confectionery industry's range, and vegan confectionery is also likely to attract customers.
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