Eid Al-Adha and the Hajj brings together a story of a family who was tested in so many ways. Prophet Ibrahim leaving his wife Hajar alone in the dessert, her racing to look for water, food, or help. And later that son, grown up, and strong being asked to sacrifice him for Allah, and up to the last minute, that last second, the son, the father were being tested, in their love for each other and their love for the One who created them. And then, instead, Prophet Ibrahim was asked to sacrifice a lamb, and this action represents our own desire to sacrifice for Allah. It isn't the blood that reaches Allah, but the intention. Eid can be a day to celebrate the many sacrifices you have NOT had to make, Allah for the many many times He saved you, at what seemed like the last minute, from a heavy test and trial. It is also a day to remember that for each test you pass, this life is kept in perspective, and to keep our hearts fresh with the remembrance that we are going to return to Allah.