Eid Al-Adha in Ethiopia
21.08.2018

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Minasse Wondimu Hailu - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ethiopia
Fotoğraf: Minasse Wondimu Hailu

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Minasse Wondimu Hailu - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ethiopia
Fotoğraf: Minasse Wondimu Hailu

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Minasse Wondimu Hailu - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Philippines
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Furkan Mercan

COTABATO, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 21: Moro Muslims during the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at the orphanage opened by Turkey's IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation in Cotabato, Philippines on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmet Furkan Mercan - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Germany
Fotoğraf: Abdülhamid Hoşbaş

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Martyrs Mosque in Berlin, Germany during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Abdülhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Philippines
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Furkan Mercan

COTABATO, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 21: Moro Muslim children are seen during the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at the orphanage opened by Turkey's IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation in Cotabato, Philippines on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmet Furkan Mercan - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Kosovo
Fotoğraf: Eren Beksac

PRIZREN, KOSOVO - AUGUST 21 : Muslims receive candy after performing the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren, Kosovo on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Eren Beksac - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fotoğraf: Miomir Jakovljevic

BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Ferhadija grand mosque in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Miomir Jakovljevic - Anadolu Agency )

Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan
Fotoğraf: Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: Afghan muslims congratulate each other's eid after performing the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Rawza-i-Sharif (Shrine of Ali) mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY : Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ramallah
Fotoğraf: İssam Rimawi

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 21: Muslims visit graves of their relatives at Martyrs Cemetery after the Salat al Eid prayer in Ramallah, West Bank during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( İssam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Tunisia
Fotoğraf: Yassine Gaidi

TUNIS, TUNISIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Zeytune mosque in Tunis, Tunisia during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Yassine Gaidi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Tunisia
Fotoğraf: Yassine Gaidi

TUNIS, TUNISIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Zeytune mosque in Tunis, Tunisia during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Yassine Gaidi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan
Fotoğraf: Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: Afghan muslims leave after performing the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Rawza-i-Sharif (Shrine of Ali) mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Cameroon
Fotoğraf: Ali Yıldız

YAGOUA, CAMEROON - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Yagoua, Cameroon on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ali Yıldız - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Kosovo
Fotoğraf: Eren Beksac

PRIZREN, KOSOVO - AUGUST 21 : Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Sinan Pasha Mosque in Prizren, Kosovo on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Eren Beksac - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha Prayer in Turkey's Bursa
Fotoğraf: Sergen Sezgin

BURSA, TURKEY - AUGUST 21: A little boy looks up as Muslims perform Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Grand Mosque in Bursa, Turkey on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Sergen Sezgin - Anadolu Agency )

Eid al-Adha in Syria
Fotoğraf: Beha el Halebi

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Al Bab, Syria on August 21, 2018. Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield, launched in late 2016, liberated Al-Bab from the Daesh terrorist group. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Beha el Halebi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Afrin
Fotoğraf: Hisam el Homsi

AFRIN, SYRIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at a Mosque in Afrin, Syria on August 21, 2018 after Turkish Armed Forces and Free Syrian Army (FSA) cleared Syria's Afrin from terror groups within the "Operation Olive Branch". Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Hisam el Homsi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Greece
Fotoğraf: Ayhan Mehmet

PIRAEUS, GREECE - AUGUST 21 : Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Piraeus, Greece on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ayhan Mehmet - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha in Serbia
Fotoğraf: Milos Miskov

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) prayer at Bayrakli Mosque in Belgrade, Serbia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Milos Miskov - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Greece
Fotoğraf: Ayhan Mehmet

PIRAEUS, GREECE - AUGUST 21 : Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Piraeus, Greece on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ayhan Mehmet - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha Prayer in Kazakhstan
Fotoğraf: Aliia Raimbekova

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - AUGUST 21: Muslims after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Nur-Astana Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Aliia Raimbekova - Anadolu Agency )

Salat al Eid prayer at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Fotoğraf: Mostafa Alkharouf

JERUSALEM - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform Salat al Eid prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the first day of the Eid Al Adha in Jerusalem on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha prayer in Bangsamoro
Fotoğraf: Selman Tür

MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 21 : Philippine Muslims perform the Eid-Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Bangsamoro, Mindanao, Philippines on August 21, 2018. ( Selman Tür - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Libya
Fotoğraf: Hazem Turkia

TRIPOLI, LIBYA - AUGUST 21 : Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Martyrs' Square in Tripoli, Libya on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Hazem Turkia - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Croatia
Fotoğraf: Stipe Majic

ZAGREB, CROATIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Zagreb mosque in Croatia during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Stipe Majic - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Ahmed Al Sayed

CAIRO, EGYPT - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmed Al Sayed - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ramallah
Fotoğraf: İssam Rimawi

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 21: Muslims visit graves of their relatives at Martyrs Cemetery after the Salat al Eid prayer in Ramallah, West Bank during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( İssam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha in Serbia
Fotoğraf: Milos Miskov

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) prayer at Bayrakli Mosque in Belgrade, Serbia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Milos Miskov - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Albania
Fotoğraf: Denis Vogli

TIRANA, ALBANIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Denis Vogli - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Tunisia
Fotoğraf: Yassine Gaidi

TUNIS, TUNISIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Zeytune mosque in Tunis, Tunisia during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Yassine Gaidi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ramallah
Fotoğraf: İssam Rimawi

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - AUGUST 21: Muslims visit graves of their relatives at Martyrs Cemetery after the Salat al Eid prayer in Ramallah, West Bank during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( İssam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Ahmed Al Sayed

CAIRO, EGYPT - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmed Al Sayed - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha in Bosnia
Fotoğraf: Elman Omiç

SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - AUGUST 21: A Muslim child raises his hands to pray as Muslims gathered to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) prayer at Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Elman Omiç - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Philippines
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Furkan Mercan

COTABATO, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 21: Moro Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at the orphanage opened by Turkey's IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation in Cotabato, Philippines on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmet Furkan Mercan - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Cameroon
Fotoğraf: Ali Yıldız

YAGOUA, CAMEROON - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Yagoua, Cameroon on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ali Yıldız - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Egypt
Fotoğraf: Ahmed Al Sayed

CAIRO, EGYPT - AUGUST 21: Muslims buy gifts for children after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Ahmed Al Sayed - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Germany
Fotoğraf: Abdülhamid Hoşbaş

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Martyrs Mosque in Berlin, Germany during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Abdülhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Turkey's Edirne
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at historical Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha Prayer in Kazakhstan
Fotoğraf: Aliia Raimbekova

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Nur-Astana Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Aliia Raimbekova - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Germany
Fotoğraf: Abdülhamid Hoşbaş

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Martyrs Mosque in Berlin, Germany during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Abdülhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

Salat al Eid prayer at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Fotoğraf: Mostafa Alkharouf

JERUSALEM - AUGUST 21: Children watch the clowns entertaining them after the Salat al Eid prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the first day of the Eid Al Adha in Jerusalem on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )

Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan
Fotoğraf: Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 21: Afghan muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Rawza-i-Sharif (Shrine of Ali) mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Sayed Khodaberdi Sadat - Anadolu Agency )

Salat al Eid prayer at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Fotoğraf: Mostafa Alkharouf

JERUSALEM - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform Salat al Eid prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the first day of the Eid Al Adha in Jerusalem on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Albania
Fotoğraf: Denis Vogli

TIRANA, ALBANIA - AUGUST 21: Muslim women pray following the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Denis Vogli - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha prayer in Iraq
Fotoğraf: Feriq Fereç

SULAYMANIYAH, IRAQ - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Masjid Darussalam in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq on August 21, 2018. ( Feriq Fereç - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha Prayer in Turkey's Bursa
Fotoğraf: Sergen Sezgin

BURSA, TURKEY - AUGUST 21: A little boy caresses his relative's chin as he performs Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer along with other Muslims at Grand Mosque in Bursa, Turkey on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Sergen Sezgin - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Ethiopia
Fotoğraf: Minasse Wondimu Hailu

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Addis Ababa Stadium in Ethiopia on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Minasse Wondimu Hailu - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY : Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha prayer in Iraq
Fotoğraf: Feriq Fereç

SULAYMANIYAH, IRAQ - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Masjid Darussalam in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq on August 21, 2018. ( Feriq Fereç - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha prayer in Bangsamoro
Fotoğraf: Selman Tür

MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 21 : Philippine Muslim women arrive to perform the Eid-Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Bangsamoro, Mindanao, Philippines on August 21, 2018. ( Selman Tür - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Gaza
Fotoğraf: Mustafa Hassona

GAZA CITY, GAZA - AUGUST 21 : Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City, Gaza on August 21, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al Adha in Bosnia
Fotoğraf: Elman Omiç

SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - AUGUST 21: Muslims gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) prayer at Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Elman Omiç - Anadolu Agency )

Eid al-Adha in Syria
Fotoğraf: Beha el Halebi

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer in Al Bab, Syria on August 21, 2018. Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield, launched in late 2016, liberated Al-Bab from the Daesh terrorist group. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Beha el Halebi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Afrin
Fotoğraf: Hisam el Homsi

AFRIN, SYRIA - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at a Mosque in Afrin, Syria on August 21, 2018 after Turkish Armed Forces and Free Syrian Army (FSA) cleared Syria's Afrin from terror groups within the "Operation Olive Branch". Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Hisam el Homsi - Anadolu Agency )

Eid Al-Adha in Gaza
Fotoğraf: Mustafa Hassona

GAZA CITY, GAZA - AUGUST 21 : Muslim women perform the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City, Gaza on August 21, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona - Anadolu Agency )

Salat al Eid prayer at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Fotoğraf: Mostafa Alkharouf

JERUSALEM - AUGUST 21: Muslims perform Salat al Eid prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the first day of the Eid Al Adha in Jerusalem on August 21, 2018. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim’'s (Prophet Abraham) readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God, during which they sacrifice permissible animals, generally goats, sheep, and cows. Eid-al Adha is the one of two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, with prayers and the ritual sacrifice of animals. ( Mostafa Alkharouf - Anadolu Agency )

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