Photos: Eid Al Adha celebrations around the world

Photos: Eid Al Adha celebrations around the world

Millions of faithful around the globe mark the celebration of Eid Al Adha

Photos: UAE residents mark Eid Al Adha with prayers, greetings

See: UAE residents mark Eid with prayers, greetings

Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), offering prayers during the pinnacle of the annual Hajj on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers from around the world raised their hands in prayer and repentance on the sacred hill, marking one of the most significant moments of the pilgrimage.

Eid Al Adha 2026: Pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat

Muslims from across the globe gather in the holy city of Mecca for Hajj 2026, one of Islam’s most significant annual pilgrimages. From moments of deep prayer to vast crowds moving in unison, these images capture the devotion, unity and spirit of the sacred journey.

Pilgrims gather for Hajj 2026 in Mecca

Akram al-Fayoumi, 13-year-old Palestinian amputee, performs a stunt while rollerblading past destroyed buildings with his prosthetic leg attachment along a street in Gaza City.

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Manjula S. Dadallage captures a vibrant sunset scene at a Dubai beach, where silhouettes of people playing volleyball and enjoying the evening create a striking contrast against the glowing sky and calm shoreline.

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates. The visit marks the first stop of PM Modi’s multi-nation diplomatic tour, underscoring continued high-level engagement between the two nations.

UAE President hosts Indian PM Modi in Abu Dhabi

From magical theme parks and immersive entertainment venues to world-class museums and ultra-luxury island resorts, Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a spectacular new era of attractions. The capital’s ambitious pipeline includes projects from global giants such as Disney, Guggenheim, and Sphere, alongside futuristic leisure destinations designed to boost tourism, culture, and family entertainment. Together, these developments promise to transform Abu Dhabi into one of the world’s most exciting visitor destinations.

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Talks between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on May 15 are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in energy, trade, investment and regional security.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit comes as the UAE and India continue to deepen their strategic and economic partnership. Above, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his landmark 2015 UAE visit, welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi (then Crown Prince).

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Flame trees in full bloom frame the iconic Dubai Frame, blending nature with city skyline beauty.

Dubai flame trees bloom in fiery summer colours

The United Arab Emirates celebrates, on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, the 50th anniversary of the unification of its Armed Forces, reflecting on five decades of achievements and heroism in defending sovereignty and safeguarding national gains.

UAE marks 50 years of Armed Forces unification

Areej al-Saafin, who lost her eye as a result of an Israeli military strike, holds a piece of wood charcoal as she prepares to draw on the wall of her home in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Gaza artist overcomes trauma through drawing

BJP workers celebrate the party's lead during the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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Construction work in full swing at Dubai Metro Blue Line in International City.

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A helmeted participant looks on as others cook lemang, a traditional glutinous rice dish stuffed into bamboo tubes and filled with coconut milk which are then placed over an open fire, during a mass cooking event in Blang Pidie, Indonesia's Aceh province.

Around the world: Offbeat photos of the week

A woman wearing a traditional Sorb outfit (R) manouvers a so-called "Spreewaldkahn" barge carrying tourists along a canal in the Spreewald region in Luebbenau, eastern Germany, as in background can be seen a boat of the postal service.

129-year-old boat mail route in Germany’s Spreewald

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at the White House.

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China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing Auto Show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging, and electric vehicles. More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 global debuts. Above, a musician plays next to a Dreame Nebula Next 01 concept car at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing.

China automakers unveil future at Beijing auto show

Afghan visitors enjoy rolling down a steep and sandy mountainside on a weekend at the Sayad area of Reg-e-Rawan in Kapisa province.

Daring Afghans find respite on steep mountain slopes

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