Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha
Crescent Sighted, Marking the Beginning of the Festival
Pilgrims Gather in Mecca for Hajj
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, which is considered one of the holiest in the Islamic calendar.
The festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael at the command of God. In remembrance of this event, Muslims slaughter animals and distribute the meat to the poor and needy.
This year, Eid al-Adha began on the evening of June 28th and will continue until the evening of June 29th. Muslims will gather in mosques and open spaces to perform Eid prayers and listen to sermons about the virtues of sacrifice, piety, and gratitude.
In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, over two million pilgrims have arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which takes place during the same week as Eid al-Adha. The Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime journey for Muslims and involves performing a series of rituals, including stoning the devil and circumambulating the Kaaba.
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