Eid al-Adha

Global (Islamic)Dhu al-Hijjah1.8 billion observers

LocationGlobal (Islamic)

WhenDhu al-Hijjah

Attendance1.8 billion observers

About Eid al-Adha

The festival of sacrifice, the greater Eid. Honors Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience. Animals are slaughtered and the meat shared in three parts, especially with the poor. Coincides with the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. Lasts three to four days.

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