On Friday, Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid ul Adha, commonly referred to as the “Festival of Sacrifice.” This three-day holiday is observed with special prayers, joyous meals, and the traditional sacrifice of animals.
The distributed meat is shared equally among family, friends, neighbors, and those in need.
Let’s take a closer look at how communities around the globe marked Eid ul Adha.
Worshippers gather for Eid ul Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Adjame, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 6, 2025. — ReutersIndividuals pray for Eid ul Adha outside Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, New York City, June 6, 2025. — ReutersPolice maintain order as participants engage in mass prayer for Eid ul Adha near Moscow’s grand mosque, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Eid ul Adha commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was instructed by Allah to sacrifice his son, Ismail, to demonstrate his loyalty. At the moment of sacrifice, Allah honored his devotion by substituting Ismail with a lamb.
Women participate in Eid ul Adha prayers outside the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, June 6, 2025. — ReutersWomen conduct Eid ul Adha prayers in the streets of Adjame, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, June 6, 2025. — ReutersWorshippers attend Eid ul Adha prayers at the Ali Jim’ale Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
Attendees participate in mass prayer for Eid ul Adha in Moscow, Russia, June 6, 2025. — ReutersWomen take part in Eid ul Adha prayers at the Sir Ali Muslim Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya, June 6, 2025. — ReutersA Palestinian injured during the Israel-Hamas conflict greets someone while attending Eid ul Adha prayers at Al Thumama Complex in Doha, Qatar, June 6, 2025. — Reuters
