As the first light of dawn broke over the UAE on Friday, June 6, the spirit of Eid Al Adha came alive across the nation and most of the Gulf and Middle Eastern countries.
From Abu Dhabi to Sharjah and beyond, mosques and open prayer grounds were filled with worshippers standing shoulder to shoulder in prayer, embracing the values of faith, sacrifice, and unity.
At the Bur Dubai Eid Mosque, a deep sense of peace and gratitude was palpable as worshippers marked the beginning of the holy festival with heartfelt prayers and greetings. Eid Al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is the holiest of the two Eids celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Which countries are observing Eid?
Across the region, Eid was observed not just in the UAE but also in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Oman, Iraq, and in Muslim communities in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
In Saudi Arabia, millions gathered for grand Eid congregations at the two holiest mosques in Islam — Masjid Al Haram in Makkah and Masjid An Nabawi in Madinah.
On Thursday, over 1.6 million pilgrims had performed Wuquf-e-Arafah the pivotal ritual of Hajj, where special prayers were held for global peace, especially for the people of Palestine.
Following the overnight stay under the open skies of Muzdalifah, pilgrims collected pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat in Mina.
Men then performed the sacrifice and shaved their heads, completing a major rite of the pilgrimage.
Bohra community celebrates Eid-ul-Azha
In Pakistan, the Bohra community also celebrated Eid Al Adha on Friday. Special Eid prayers were held in Bohra mosques across Karachi, including in Saddar, Pakistan Chowk, Hyderi, and Baloch Colony, among other areas.
The day was marked by the traditional sacrifice of livestock including goats, sheep, cows, and camels and the distribution of meat among family, friends, and those in need, reinforcing the spirit of charity and compassion that lies at the heart of the festival.
As Eid-ul-Azha continues through the coming days, Muslims around the world reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and renew their commitment to faith, family, and community.
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