Eid al-Adha celebrated in Iran

The Muslim people of Iran celebrated the Islamic feast of Eid al-Adha on Thursday, which commemorates the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

According to Tasnim news agency, Muslim worshippers took part in countrywide prayers in Iran on Thursday morning on the festive occasion of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Together with Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is one of Islam's holiest feasts celebrated around the world and an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries.

In Tehran, the Eid prayers were held at the University of Tehran and led by senior cleric Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami.

Many political and military officials were among those attending the Eid prayers.

Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), marks the willingness of Prophet Abraham (PBUH) to sacrifice his son Ismail on God’s command.

Muslims mark the holiday by sacrificing livestock. The meat is shared among family and friends and also donated to the poor.

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