What is Eid Al Adha?

Name: What is Eid Al Adha?
Uploaded: 2020-07-26T14:51:38+04:00
Description: Eid Al Adha is one of two major festivals in Islam

Eid Al Adha is one of two major festivals in Islam

Last updated: July 26, 2020 | 14:51

Sonia Shah, Senior Visual Journalist and Yousra Zaki, Assistant Editor Features

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Eid Al Adha is the Festival of Sacrifice. The Muslim festival the conclusion of the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Haj. At the end of Haj, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday. We explain the meaning of Eid.

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