Muslims are observing Eid al-Adha on Sunday, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. In the festival, Muslim families sacrifice an animal, such as a goat, sheep, or camel, and then divide the flesh equally among themselves, the poor, and friends. The Britannica Encyclopedia adds that the day also marks the culmination of Hajj pilgrimage rites at Mina, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca.
In Pictures: Muslims Offer Eid al-Adha Prayers Across India
Muslims are observing Eid al-Adha on Sunday, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. In the festival, Muslim families sacrifice an animal, such as a goat, sheep, or camel, and then divide the flesh equally among themselves, the poor, and friends. The Britannica Encyclopedia adds that the day also marks the culmination of Hajj pilgrimage rites at Mina, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca.
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Eid al-Adha celebrations in Prayagraj
Eid al-Adha celebrations in Prayagraj
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