Muslims around the world celebrated Eid ul Adha on Friday, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”. The three-day festival is marked by special prayers, festive meals, and the ritual sacrifice of animals.
The meat is then distributed equally among family, friends, neighbours, and the poor.
Let’s take a look at some glimpses of how Muslims around the world observed Eid ul Adha.
Faithful gather for the prayer marking Eid ul Adha at the Grand Mosque of 220 in Adjame, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 6, 2025. — ReutersPeople pray to mark Eid ul Adha outside Masjid At-Taqwa in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 6, 2025. — ReutersLaw enforcement officers stand guard as people attend Eid ul Adha mass prayer, marking the end of the hajj pilgrimage near Moscow’s grand mosque in Russia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Eid ul Adha commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of obedience. When he was prepared to follow through, Allah accepted his devotion and replaced Ismail with a lamb.
Turkish women take part in Eid ul Adha prayer outside the Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii or Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, June 6, 2025. — ReutersWomen offer Eid ul Adha prayer in a street of Adjame, a district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 6, 2025. — ReutersMuslims at Eid ul Adha prayer at the Ali Jim’ale Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
People join Eid ul Adha mass prayer in Moscow, Russia, June 6, 2025. — ReutersWomen offer Eid ul Adha prayer at the Sir Ali Muslim Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya, June 6, 2025. — Reuters A Palestinian from Gaza injured in the Israel-Hamas conflict greets a fellow as they attend Eid ul Adha prayer at Al Thumama Complex, in Doha, Qatar, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
