In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al Adha
Eid al Adha, the feast of the sacrifice, marks the end of this year's Hajj, the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam.
Muslim worshippers gather at the al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem following Eid Al Adha morning prayers. / Photo: AFP
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al Adha, a special holiday demonstrating obedience to God by sacrificing livestock. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
This act of sacrifice is a symbol of Abraham's obedience to God and his willingness to put his faith above all else.
Eid al Adha is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate their faith. It is also a time for giving back to the community and helping those in need.
Muslim pilgrims gather around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, as they perform the farewell circumbulation or "tawaf".
Muslims perform Eid al Adha prayer at the Ayasofya Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye on June 28, 2023.
An aerial view of Muslims performing Eid al Adha prayer at Yaounde Central Mosque in Yaounde, Cameroon.
People take a picture as Muslim faithful celebrate the Eid al Adha festival, in New York City, US.
Muslim devotees embrace each other after offering Eid al Adha prayers at the Galle Face in Colombo on June 29, 2023.
A child rides a horse as Iraqi people celebrate the first day of Eid al Adha, in the old city of Mosul.
Men pray outside the Shah-e Doh Shamshira mosque at the first day of Eid al Adha in Kabul.
Filipino muslims attend Eid al Adha prayers at a mosque in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Children gesture after Muslim devotees offered Eid al Adha prayers at the Jama Masjid in the old quarters of New Delhi.
A girl attends the Eid al Adha mass prayers on the street in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 29, 2023.
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