Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world: A kaleidoscope
The Hindu
Marking the end of the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha is celebrated throughout the world by Muslims to honour and commemorate Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act
Marking the end of the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha is celebrated throughout the world by Muslims to honour and commemorate Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of allegiance to God. Known as a festival of sacrifice, the day is considered one of the holiest in the Islamic Calendar.More Related News
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