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Muslim community across the world is gearing up Eid al-Adha festival, commonly known as Bakrid (Feast of the Sacrifice). It will be observed between 28 June and 29 June. This is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr).The festival honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God’s command. Interestingly, before Abraham could sacrifice his son in the name of God (and because of his willingness to do so) Almighty provided him with a lamb to kill in place of his son.Here are some photos from around the globe that provide a sneak peek into how the preparations are going on. Have a look:
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A man pushes an animal at a livestock market as Yemenis are left compelled between the choice of purchasing new clothing for their children or buying sacrificial animals for the Eid al-Adha celebrations amid an economic crisis, in Sanaa, Yemen. REUTERS
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A shepherd looks after his sheep in a livestock market waiting for customers ahead of Eid al-Adha, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS
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Sayed Hussein, 8-years-old son of a cattle trader, poses for a photograph in front of a livestock market, ahead of the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha on the outskirts of Giza, Egypt. REUTERS
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A man carries a sacrificial animal at a livestock market as Yemenis are left compelled between the choice of purchasing new clothing for their children or buying sacrificial animals for the Eid al-Adha celebrations amid an economic crisis, in Sanaa, Yemen. REUTERS
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A vendor carries a sacrificial animal after selling it to a customer at a livestock market, ahead of the Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha on the outskirts of Giza, Egypt. REUTERS
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A vendor arranges colorful garlands, ribbons and other items used to decorate the sacrificial animals, at a cattle market set up for the upcoming Muslim Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice holiday, in Peshawar, Pakistan. (AP Photo)
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Vendors wait for customers as people look to buy sheep at a livestock market in preparation for the upcoming Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, east of Gaza City. (AP Photo)