According to religious beliefs the festival also coincides with the anniversary of the day when “Quran” was declared complete and therefore many Muslims undertake Haj (pilgrimage) to Mecca on this day.
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Muslims flock to Mosques across the world to perform Eid prayers, marking the auspicious occasion, which is one of the most significant festivals on the Muslim calendar.
During the three-day holiday, Muslims slaughter livestock, distributing part of the meat to the poor. “Eid Mubarak to Muslims in London and around the world #Eid”.
Palestinians flocked to Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque for prayers. Therefore, the sheep sacrifice is called Ismail’s sacrifice.
Unlike “little Eid”, today’s holiday doesn’t come after a period of fasting. Many believers will start the day with morning prayers, followed by spending time with relatives, neighbours and friends.
Omar Najmeddine, executive director of Al-Rashid Mosque, talks about the meaning of Eid al-Adha on September 12, 2016. Wishing you the greetings of Eid al-Adha. Ammar Awad, Reuters An Afghan guard of honour looks out as other offer Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Hazrat-i- Ali shrine in Mazar-i Sharif on September 12, 2016. Whether you are Muslim or not, a happy Eid from my family to yours. Wishing you joy and prosperity on Eid.
Eid! give the happiness to those who avoid me, give pleasure to those who tease me, give peace to those who give me unease, O Eid!
People play during the Eid al-Adha festival in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 12, 2016. May Allah bless us with the same in all circles of life!
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Given these are the same people who claim Jews walking quietly around the area are “storming” or “desecrating” it, I would suggest they are not the best at finding the right words to use.
