Eid ul-Adha

2022 - 7 - 10

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha ... (The White House)

Jill and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims across the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. The Eid traditions and Hajj.

Here in the United States, Muslim Americans are leading on the frontlines, together with members of all faith communities, to assist those suffering from hunger and conflict, at home and abroad. While COVID-19 restrictions remain, Muslims draped in white will be able to gather from around the world for the first time in two years to perform the Hajj. It’s a symbol of the progress we have made in fighting this pandemic and of all work we must still do to strengthen our recovery. And the act of sharing the sacrifice with those less fortunate in service of God mirrors our common commitment to work together to meet the challenges of our world today.

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Millions of Muslims observe Eid al-Adha amid high prices (PBS NewsHour)

Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia maintained limits to curb the spread of the virus this year, with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and attendance less than half of pre-pandemic quotas. From Tripoli in war-torn Libya, families are looking forward to the holiday after the past two years of the pandemic and more than a decade of violent chaos. But lavish feast or no, there were community prayers — a welcome sight in much of the world after years of coronavirus-related restrictions. At al-Shati refugee camp in west Gaza City on Saturday, excited children lined up for the innards and trotters — a cherished offering for those otherwise unable to afford meat. In the Christian and Jewish telling, Abraham is ordered to kill another son, Isaac. Desperation over the cost of living has undercut the typically booming holiday trade in goats, cows and sheep.

Biden sends 'warmest greetings' to Muslims for Eid al-Adha holiday (Anadolu Agency)

'Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday filled with community, celebration, compassion,' says US president - Anadolu Agency.

"Jill and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims across the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha," Biden said in a statement. Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabroor!" he added. Biden sends 'warmest greetings' to Muslims for Eid al-Adha holiday

On Eid-ul-Adha, notes, greetings by Biden, other world leaders ... (Hindustan Times)

US president Joe Biden on Saturday night joined the world leaders in marking the Islamic festival. Wishing a “joyous holiday filled with community, celebration, ...

Lily Safra, the widow of Edmond Safra who inherited the billionaire banker's fortune died on Saturday in Geneva, according to a representative for the Edmond J. Safra Foundation who declined to provide a specific cause of death. UK acting prime minister Boris Johnson also wished “a very happy and blessed Eid al-Adha” to the Muslims in the country. This is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of 30 days of fasting in the month of Ramadan. Biden mentioned that Muslims will be “able to gather from around the world for the first time in two years to perform the Hajj”, which were restricted over the last two years due to the pandemic. Underlining that the "symbols and ceremonies of Eid-al-Adha speak to us of the human capacity for sacrifice in the name of love", the Australian PM said that "today more than 600,000 Muslims are an integral part of the rich mosaic" of the country. The world is soaked in Eid celebrations and leaders - across the globe - are sending across their wishes to the revelers.

Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha (Aljazeera.com)

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate the festival that marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid as pandemic restrictions ease (The Washington Post)

Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha — a major Islamic holiday that marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi ...

Outside Saudi Arabia, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha with prayers and large gatherings of family and friends. “It’s a symbol of the progress we have made in fighting this pandemic and of all work we must still do to strengthen our recovery. More than 4.6 million new cases were reported globally to the World Health Organization last week.

Muslims in Egypt celebrate Eid al-Adha | Africanews (Africanews English)

The holiday, known as the feast of sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of ...

This year with the easing of virus measures, there was a sharp increase in the number of people present at the prayers. Tight rows of men and women performed the ritual prayers, an important part of this Muslim holiday. The holiday, known as the feast of sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of his faith.