Eid al-Adha
2024 - 6 - 16Eid al-Adha Celebrations Around the World: Unity, Somberness, and Hope
Eid -- eid al adha -- eid ul adha 2024 Eid al-Adha - Global Celebrations - Muslim Communities - Solidarity - Eid - eid al adha - eid ul adha 2024Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha with a mix of worship, unity, and somberness. Explore the diverse ways in which communities around the globe are marking this special occasion.
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is being celebrated by Muslims worldwide with various emotions and circumstances. As the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, concludes, communities in different parts of the world are coming together to commemorate this important day. From Canada to Gaza, the spirit of Eid is evident in statements by world leaders and the resilience of individuals facing challenging times.
In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders have extended heartfelt wishes to Muslim communities as they observe the conclusion of Hajj and the festivities of Eid al-Adha. While the celebrations are usually joyous, this year's events are marked with somber tones in Gaza, where the recent turmoil has cast a shadow over the holiday. Despite the challenges, the spirit of unity and faith remains strong among worshippers.
In contrast to the somber mood in Gaza, Muslims in Minnesota are gearing up for a day filled with worship, fun, and unity at the Mall of America. The community's preparations highlight the diverse ways in which Eid al-Adha is celebrated around the world, reflecting both traditional practices and modern adaptations to create a meaningful observance.
As Palestinians in Gaza observe a quiet Eid al-Adha amidst the aftermath of conflict and the looming threat of famine, their resilience shines through. The global Muslim community stands in solidarity, offering support and prayers for those facing hardships. Despite the challenges, the essence of Eid is captured in the unity and hope shared by Muslims worldwide.
Did you know that Eid al-Adha is one of the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar, known for its emphasis on charity and community? Additionally, the celebrations vary across regions, showcasing the rich cultural diversity within the Muslim world.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Eid al-Adha (Prime Minister of Canada)
Today at sundown, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha and mark the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
MN Muslims preparing for Eid-al-Adha at the Mall of America (CBS News)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Minnesota Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid-al-Adha Sunday, a day full of worship, unity and fun. It's the second major Muslim ...
Statement by Minister Khera on Eid al-Adha (Canada.ca)
Today, I extend my heartfelt wishes to Muslim communities across Canada and around the world, as they commemorate the conclusion of Hajj and celebrate Eid al- ...
NDP statement on Eid al-Adha (ndp.ca)
Canada's NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: "Today at sundown, Muslims around the world are gathering to celebrate Eid al-Adha, and ...
Trudeau: Eid Al Adha Celebrations Will Be Somber Due to ... (Morocco World News)
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has acknowledged that this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations would be unusual as the Israeli Occupation Forces ...
Premier Ford Shares Greetings on the Beginning of Eid al-Adha (Government of Ontario News)
TORONTO ― Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha:
MIL-OSI Translation: Statement by the Prime Minister on the ... (ForeignAffairs.co.nz)
The Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on Eid al-Adha: “Today, at sunset, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate ...
Palestinians 'in mourning' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (Aljazeera.com)
Israeli military continuing attacks on Gaza, imposing restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque, on Muslim festival of sacrifice.
Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine (NPR)
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. But in Gaza, which aid groups say is on the brink of famine, ...
Palestinians gather at ruined mosque for Eid al Adha prayers - as ... (Sky News)
Cities including Cairo, Istanbul, Beirut and Moscow were crowded with worshippers marking the start of the major holiday.
People visit market ahead of Eid al-Adha in Mideast (Xinhua)
Palestinians visit a market ahead of Eid al-Adha in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on June 15, 2024. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua).
Muslims observe Eid al-Adha in the shadow of Israel's war on Gaza (Aljazeera.com)
Gathering outside destroyed mosques and at cemeteries, Palestinians in Gaza observe a sombre Eid.
'No joy': Gazans mark sombre Eid al-Adha in shadow of war (The Star Online)
In tents in the stifling heat and in bombed-out mosques, Gazans marked Sunday the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, devoid of the usual cheer as ...
Katedral Church Hands a Cow to Istiqlal Mosque Ahead of Eid al-Adha (Jakarta Globe)
The donation is a gesture of religious tolerance and friendship, said Istiqlal spokesman Ismail Cawidu.
A Usually Joyous Eid al-Adha Holiday Reminds Families in Gaza of ... (Jakarta Globe)
This year, after eight months of devastating war between Israel and Hamas, many families in Gaza will eat canned food in stifling tents.
Make Eid al-Adha 1445 H momentum of nation's unity: MPR (ANTARA)
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat invited the public to make the celebration of Eid al-Adha 1445 H a momentum ...
40000 Muslims pray at Al-Aqsa to mark 1st day of Eid al-Adha (Middle East Monitor)
Around 40000 Palestinians offered Eid al-Adha prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday, but there was no festive atmosphere, ...
On the Occasion of Eid al-Adha (U.S. Embassy in Egypt)
On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims ...
On Eid al-Adha, Gazans Find Little to Celebrate (The New York Times)
The Muslim holiday typically involves slaughtering an animal for food for loved ones and the needy, but many in Gaza are going hungry as Israel's offensive ...
This Eid al-Adha, a normally joyous Muslim holiday reminds families ... (PBS NewsHour)
Last summer, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha the way it's supposed to be: with large family feasts, ...
Eid-al-Adha Mubarak 2024: Share the joy on Bakrid with wishes ... (The Indian Express)
Eid al-Adha 2024 (Bakrid) Date in India: This year, in 2024, Eid-al-Adha will be observed from June 16 evening and June 17, depending on the sighting of the ...
Thousands mark Eid-al-Adha in Birmingham and Wolverhampton (BBC News)
Thousands of Muslims across the West Midlands have been celebrating Eid-al-Adha, a festival which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mideast in Pictures: Muslims in Middle East mark Eid al-Adha (Xinhua)
A man carries a sheep during Eid al-Adha at a market in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua).
Feature: Celebration of Eid al-Adha in Gaza overshadowed by ... (新华网)
Intisar was busy arranging a tent for the displaced on the beach of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, where the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict has ...
What this holiday of sacrifice teaches us about mindfulness (CNN)
While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there's health benefits to remembering the meaning ...
Eid Mubarak! Congratulations on the Joyous Event of Eid al-Adha ... (Imam-US)
We congratulate the believers on this auspicious occasion. Why do Muslims sacrifice animals on Eid al-Adha? We have been commanded to be kind to all animals, ...
Eid-al-Adha 2024 celebrations across India, namaz offered at ... (Hindustan Times)
Eid-al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. | Latest News India.
Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Occasion of Eid ... (The White House)
Doug and I wish a blessed Eid al-Adha to all Muslims in America and across the world who are celebrating this holiday of prayer, reflection, and community.
No break in violence as Gaza marks Eid al-Adha | Africanews (Africanews English)
While Muslims around the world celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha with feasting and gifts on Sunday, displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ...
Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and ... (Voice of America)
One of the biggest Islamic holidays, the occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing ...
Welcoming event of Eid al-Adha held in Indonesia (Xinhua)
Children hold torch as they participate in a welcoming event of Eid al-Adha in Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua).
In photos, video: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha (The Washington Post)
Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Islamic holiday that marks the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, with prayers and food in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and ...
From Our Regions: Muslims Celebrate Eid Al-Adha (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)
Millions of Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays of the Islamic calendar, which coincides with the final rites of the annual ...
Huge crowd attend Wolverhampton's Eid-al-Adha celebrations (BBC News)
More than 5,000 people took part in the fourth annual festival to be staged there. It was organized by Jamia Masjid Al-Aqsa, the Wolverhampton Central Mosque, ...
Eid al-Adha 2024: Muslims celebrate with sacrifice festival, feast (The Associated Press)
The occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing the meat to the poor.
Eid al-Adha celebrations in Asia show solidarity with Gaza victims (Daily Sabah)
Muslims across Asia joyously celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, on Monday. This significant Islamic holiday commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's...
In pictures: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-al-Adha (Reuters)
A man kisses his sacrificial bull before it is slaughtered during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan June 17. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro.
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