JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. One of the biggest Islamic holidays, the occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing the meat to the […]
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Pilgrims undertake final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Hordes of pilgrims embarked on a symbolic stoning of the Devil in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the ritual marking the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of […]
When is Eid al-Adha? What to know as Muslims prepare for weekend celebration
Many thousands of Muslims in Ohio will celebrate a major Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, this weekend. It is the second major religious celebration of the year, following Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. Here’s more about the Muslim holiday. When is Eid al-Adha 2024? This special day is anticipated […]