Eid al-Adha

2024 - 6 - 16

Eid al-Adha: Celebrations and Challenges Around the World

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Muslims globally mark Eid al-Adha amidst various struggles - from famine in Gaza to calls for peace in Chicago. Read on!

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is a significant Muslim holiday celebrated around the world. While many Muslims partake in joyous festivities, the situation in Gaza paints a grim picture this year. Aid groups warn of the region facing a famine, casting a somber shadow over the holiday.

In Gaza, where mosques lie in ruins and cemeteries serve as gathering places, Palestinians observe a subdued Eid al-Adha. Traditionally, the holiday involves sacrificing an animal for nourishment and charity; however, with many facing hunger due to Israel's offensive, the usual celebrations are a luxury.

Contrastingly, in Chicago, the Muslim community comes together to mark Eid al-Adha amidst prayers for peace and an end to conflicts. This celebration follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a cornerstone of Islam, emphasizing unity and solidarity within the community.

While Eid al-Adha is typically a time of feasting and togetherness, the stark differences in how it's observed across regions highlight the inequalities and challenges faced by Muslims worldwide. From the desperate situation in Gaza to the calls for peace in Chicago, this holiday serves as a reminder of the resilience and faith of the Muslim community in the face of adversity.

Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine (NPR)

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. But in Gaza, which aid groups say is on the brink of famine, ...

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Muslims observe Eid al-Adha in the shadow of Israel's war on Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

Gathering outside destroyed mosques and at cemeteries, Palestinians in Gaza observe a sombre Eid.

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On Eid al-Adha, Gazans Find Little to Celebrate (The New York Times)

The Muslim holiday typically involves slaughtering an animal for food for loved ones and the needy, but many in Gaza are going hungry as Israel's offensive ...

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This Eid al-Adha, a normally joyous Muslim holiday reminds families ... (PBS NewsHour)

Last summer, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha the way it's supposed to be: with large family feasts, ...

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Image courtesy of "Chicago Tribune"

Chicago Muslim community gathers for Eid al-Adha, calls for end to ... (Chicago Tribune)

The holiday marks the end of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, and is celebrated worldwide.

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Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and ... (ABC News)

Muslims in Asia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar.

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Holiday draws thousands to celebration of Eid al-Adha (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Underneath the hot morning sun, thousands of people gathered at Highmark Stadium in Station Square on Sunday for a celebration launching the Islamic holiday ...

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What this holiday of sacrifice teaches us about mindfulness (CNN)

While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there's health benefits to remembering the meaning ...

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Image courtesy of "Xinhua"

Welcoming event of Eid al-Adha held in Indonesia (Xinhua)

Children hold torch as they participate in a welcoming event of Eid al-Adha in Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua).

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Eid Al Adha Celebrations in Erie (erienewsnow.com)

The event is also known as the feast of the sacrifice and a large celebration took place at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. It's one of two Islamic holidays ...

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Palestinians gather at ruined mosque for Eid al Adha prayers - as ... (Sky News)

Cities including Cairo, Istanbul, Beirut and Moscow were crowded with worshippers marking the start of the major holiday.

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No break in violence as Gaza marks Eid al-Adha | Africanews (Africanews English)

While Muslims around the world celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha with feasting and gifts on Sunday, displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ...

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Occasion of Eid ... (The White House)

Doug and I wish a blessed Eid al-Adha to all Muslims in America and across the world who are celebrating this holiday of prayer, reflection, and community.

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