Global Celebrations Mark Eid al-Adha 2024
Muslims worldwide honor the Festival of Sacrifice with rituals, prayers, and community gatherings.
- Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
- Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing animals, sharing the meat with the poor, and engaging in communal prayers.
- The festival coincides with the final rites of the Hajj pilgrimage, an annual religious duty for Muslims.
- In Indonesia, unique traditions include dressing sacrificial animals and parading food offerings for good luck.
- Events in London include the 1Eid festival and Eid in the Park, featuring prayers, performances, and communal activities.