Articles tagged with "Eid al-Adha"
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Tell Me Why: We celebrate Eid al-Adha
Today in Pakistan alone, over six million animals are sacrificed across three days, with 1.8 billion dollars changing hands and one-third of all meat distributed directly to those who cannot afford it.
May 28, 2026
How Eid al-Adha transforms Pakistan’s neighborhoods into open-air living rooms
Families gather outside homes across Pakistan ahead of Eid al-Adha as neighborhoods transform into lively communal spaces filled with sacrificial animals, late-night conversations and festive preparations.
May 27, 2026
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How Islamabad celebrated Chand Raat before Eid al-Adha festivities
Families crowd markets and cattle bazaars across Islamabad during Chand Raat as residents make last-minute preparations ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations in the Pakistani capital.
May 27, 2026
No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Years of Israel's relentless military aggression have stolen Gaza’s Eid joy, children without new clothes, families unable to afford sacrificial sheep, and parents baking sweets in tents while surviving fear, hunger, displacement, and endless devastation.
May 27, 2026
Ancient camel grooming tradition draws crowds at Karachi cattle market
A camel groomer creates intricate hand-cut patterns on sacrificial camels at Karachi’s Northern Bypass cattle market ahead of Eid al-Adha, preserving the traditional Sindhi art of Oont Ki Katai through skilled scissor work.
May 27, 2026
Millions perform stoning ritual in Mina as Eid al-Adha begins
Pilgrims gather in Mina to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid al-Adha after spending the night in Muzdalifah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
May 27, 2026
Pakistan marks Eid al-Adha with prayers for peace, regional stability
Mosques and open prayer grounds across Pakistani cities fill early in the morning as worshippers offer Eid prayers and listen to sermons emphasizing sacrifice, compassion, unity, and care for the underprivileged.
May 27, 2026
How Eid al-Adha celebrations are rooted in faith and sacrifice
Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers and animal sacrifice celebrations, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and emphasizing charity, compassion and community welfare during one of Islam’s most significant religious festivals.
May 26, 2026