Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. This year's Hajj has seen over 1.7 million participants, despite ongoing regional conflicts. The festival emphasizes themes of sacrifice, charity, and community, as families commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
- ▪Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
- ▪The festival coincides with the final day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which has over 1.7 million participants this year.
- ▪In Gaza, many families are celebrating Eid in tents and crowded shelters due to the ongoing conflict.
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In PicturesGallery|ReligionMuslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of SacrificeThe sacred holiday coincides with Hajj, drawing over 1.7 million pilgrims seeking spiritual fulfilment in Saudi Arabia.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMuslim worshippers gather for Eid al-Adha prayers next to the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City [Mahmoud Illean/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and APPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice”, which falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Muslim lunar calendar.One of the biggest holidays in the Muslim…
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