Eid Al Adha

Afghan Taliban rejects Eid festival ceasefire to defend gains, group

Taliban is waging a sweeping offensive across Afghanistan, attacking cities, snapping up territory and seizing border crossings with the withdrawal of foreign troops all but complete.

Conflict threatens Eid sheep trade in the Sahel region

Deadly attacks are common in the Sahel countries, as is banditry. And in the vast areas outside of state control, the militants often levy taxes in the form of livestock.

After uproar, India official says no ban on animal sacrifice in Kashmir

Senior government official says there's no ban on sacrificing animals during Islamic holiday Eid al Adha after ruckus over a government order that asked law enforcers to stop sacrifice of cows, calves, camels and other animals.

In Pictures: Muslims prepare for Eid al Adha with caution

Amid a pandemic, Eid al Adha will be celebrated by millions of Muslims next week. Here are some pictures from different parts of the world.

Militants storm prison in Afghanistan in deadly overnight assault

Afghan forces say they have retaken Jalalabad prison after at least 29 people were killed in an hours-long battle following a Daesh-claimed attack on the facility.

Afghanistan orders release of 500 Taliban inmates

The prisoner releases were part of a deal the US has signed with the Taliban aimed at ending war in Afghanistan.

Protesters killed at Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Afghan officials have blamed Pakistan for firing across the Chaman border as a large crowd gathered to protest against the passage closure preventing nationals of both countries from entering Afghanistan for Eid al Adha.

In pictures: Eid al Adha in a Covid-19 world

Hundreds of thousands of worshippers have gathered across the world to perform the first day of prayers for the Eid al Adha festival.

Afghan Taliban announces Eid truce as Ghani sees talks in 'week's time'

Taliban orders fighters to observe three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al Adha holiday, starting on Friday, as President Ghani says peace talks with insurgents could begin in seven days.

Afghan Taliban proposes August timeline for talks with government

The offer from the militants comes amid soaring violence that has threatened to derail US-backed efforts to bring Kabul and the Taliban to the negotiating table and seek an end to Afghanistan's nearly 19-year war.

As Saudi Arabia considers postponing Hajj, why is it important for Muslims?

As millions of Muslims start preparing for this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities ask followers to delay bookings in light of the ongoing global pandemic.