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Palestinian Muslim worshipers celebrate Eid al-Adha

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Palestinian Muslim worshipers prey at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's old city during the celebration of the Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, on September 24, 2015.

Muslims traditionally celebrate Eid al-Adha with the sacrifice of sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock. The act commemorates Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham (PBUH)’s submission to divine order to sacrifice his son, Ismail (PBUH). Just before sacrificing his son, God provided Prophet Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead after he successfully passed the divine test.

 


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