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Eid al-Adha is observed by Muslim communities around the world as a time connected to devotion, generosity, and care. It is often marked through prayer, gathering, and giving, including support for those in need.

For some people, Eid is deeply religious and communal. For others, it may be quieter, shaped by work, distance, health, or personal circumstance. There is no single way it is held, even within the same tradition.

I want to acknowledge Eid al-Adha without assuming how it is observed, or what it means in any one life.

If today is part of your observance, I hope it brings steadiness, warmth, and moments of connection. And if it is not, the themes of generosity and care may still feel worth holding.

Gareth

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About the Author: Gareth Redfern-Shaw

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Gareth is the founder of Consent Culture, a platform focused on consent, kink, ethical non-monogamy, relationship dynamics, and the work of creating safer spaces. His work emphasizes meaningful, judgment-free conversations around communication, harm reduction, and accountability in practice, not just in name. Through Consent Culture, he aims to inspire curiosity, build trust, and support a safer, more connected world. Read Why I created Consent Culture if you want to learn more about Gareth, and his past.

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