Eid al-Adha

2022 - 7 - 10

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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.

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.

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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.

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Maine Muslim families celebrate Eid al-Adha (pressherald.com)

They gathered Sunday in Westbrook to mark the special day, which honors the Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah.

“It’s such an expression of everything that I believe is great about Maine.” “You have to visit all of your family, if you have a sister, brother, mom,” she said. Allison Hodgkins of Yarmouth was busy painting the face of a young boy. In the United States, Muslims can feel isolated. Similar to how Christians plan and look forward to Christmas, getting ready for Eid takes a lot of work. “You have to clean your home,” plan on what new clothes to wear.

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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

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Muslims in Russia Celebrate Eid al-Adha (Caspian News)

Millions of Muslims in Russia celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the two holiest Islamic festivities. Russia is the only non-Muslim majority count.

The date when Eid al-Adha starts depends on the lunar calendar. Just as Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, Allah stopped him from doing so, and, instead, allowed him to make a sacrifice using a lamb. The mosque underwent a $170 million renovation in 2015 when it was expanded to accommodate 10,000 people at a time.

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