The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said: “I wish all Muslims in the United Kingdom and across the world a happy Eid as they gather with their families to celebrate, and congratulate all those participating in the Hajj pilgrimage”. Legend has it that he was about to sacrifice his son, when God, pleased with his devotion, instructed him to offer an animal instead. The celebrations continued throughout the day which saw family gatherings, presenting gifts and exchanging greetings among many other religious activities. “This is also an opportunity for us to join them in reflection”, Pangilinan said.
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Men and women were together before and after the prayer time, but separated to pray as shown in these captivating images. From then onwards, Muslims the holiday includes slaughtering of animals like sheep.
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals in the faith’s calendar.
September 12 was declared a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha, as directed under Republic Act 9849.
Chief Rabbi Mirvis tweeted: “Eid Mubarak to all of our Muslim friends celebrating today”.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Muslims to pray for a credible and transparent election this year.
People try to catch balloons distributed for free after a morning prayer marking the Eid al-Adha holiday in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2016.
Pakistani expats across the UAE marked Eid Al Adha with all fervour and festivities.
At around 9 a.m., Zhou Shengqi, 80, in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, left the mosque in his village after prayers to return home to join the annual family celebration with 33 of his relatives.
“It has been fantastic to help and it makes you feel good to see someone else happy”.
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We present some pictures of the prayer sessions, the celebrations and sacrifices that Muslims are making across the world.
