Eid ul Adha

2022 - 7 - 10

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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha holiday (Anadolu Agency)

Billions of Muslims all over the globe mark day one of 4-day religious holiday - Anadolu Agency.

In the southern Caucasus nation of Azerbaijan, people flocked to the Turkish Martyrs’ Memorial in the capital Baku to perform prayers. Thousands of Muslims flocked to mosques in Jarablus, Al-Bab, Azaz, Afrin, Cobanbey, and Mare, which were cleared of terrorism by Türkiye’s anti-terror operations. Hala Sultan Mosque in the capital Lefkosa and other mosques across the country soon filled up before prayers.

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.

Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (Aljazeera.com)

Much of Asia, including Indonesia, India and Pakistan, will observe the holiday on Sunday.

But lavish feast or not, there were community prayers – a welcome sight in much of the world after years of coronavirus-related restrictions. In the years since, authorities have improved access with wider streets, electronic gates and a high-speed rail link. Still, the scenes were a significant step closer to normal. But amid soaring food prices that have caused widespread hardship across the Middle East, many say they cannot afford the livestock for the ritual sacrifice. At the multi-storey Jamarat Complex, pilgrims carried out the symbolic stoning of the devil, recalling Ibrahim’s victory over temptation. In Tripoli, in war-torn Libya, families were looking forward to the holiday after the past two years of the pandemic and more than a decade of violent chaos.

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.

Bidens wish Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha 'a joyous holiday' (The Hill)

President Biden said on Saturday that he and first lady Jill Biden wished “a joyous holiday” to Muslims in the United States and around the world who are ...