![Muslims in most countries celebrate Eid Al-Adha today Muslims in most countries celebrate Eid Al-Adha today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657357179_TBHAJI.jpg)
Muslims in most countries celebrate Eid Al-Adha today
Most of the Muslim-majority countries around the world observe the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday starting from Saturday.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627020593_Tokyo.jpg)
Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo
Some Muslim athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj's symbolic stoning of the devil Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj's symbolic stoning of the devil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626777345_MECCA.jpg)
Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj's symbolic stoning of the devil
Only a limited number of mask-clad pilgrims hurled pebbles at a wall in a symbolic renunciation of the devil today.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Suicide attack in Iraq's Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens - Sources Suicide attack in Iraq's Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626761364_IRAQ.jpg)
Suicide attack in Iraq's Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens - Sources
Hospital sources said the death toll could rise as some of the wounded were in critical condition.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Rockets land near Kabul presidential palace during Eid prayers Rockets land near Kabul presidential palace during Eid prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626760959_KABUL.jpg)
Rockets land near Kabul presidential palace during Eid prayers
The attack interrupted an outdoor gathering for prayers in the palace compound attended by President Ashraf Ghani.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![Indonesians celebrate Eid al-Adha festival under COVID-19 curbs Indonesians celebrate Eid al-Adha festival under COVID-19 curbs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626756604_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesians celebrate Eid al-Adha festival under COVID-19 curbs
Many mosques plan to distribute the meat donation door-to-door to prevent large gatherings.
Tue Jul 20 2021
![After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626602777_Palestin.jpg)
After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday
The holiday, coinciding with Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, begins on Tuesday.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81596077604_tawaf.jpg)
World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans
The leaders congratulated the King on the success of pilgrims' movements plans at the holy sites.
Sat Aug 01 2020
![Muslims perform Eid prayers with social distancing, masks Muslims perform Eid prayers with social distancing, masks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71596185095_muslimsworld.jpg)
Muslims perform Eid prayers with social distancing, masks
Indonesia's religious ministry also asked mosques to shorten ceremonies this year.
Fri Jul 31 2020
![Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590290488_Taliban.jpg)
Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday
Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban militants announced on Tuesday that they will observe a three-day ceasefire for the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, starting Friday.
Wed Jul 29 2020
![Muslim community in Maryland suburb gets school holiday for Eid al-Adha next year Muslim community in Maryland suburb gets school holiday for Eid al-Adha next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447212344_muslimcommunity.jpg)
Muslim community in Maryland suburb gets school holiday for Eid al-Adha next year
During the discussion by Montgomery's Board of Education, several members said it was time to act on the Muslim holiday request.
Wed Nov 11 2015
![White House voices condolences over 'heartbreaking' hajj stampede White House voices condolences over 'heartbreaking' hajj stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61443104145_950x600.jpg)
White House voices condolences over 'heartbreaking' hajj stampede
As Muslims around the world continue to celebrate Eid al-Adha, we join you in mourning the tragic loss of these faithful pilgrims, stated the White House.
Thu Sep 24 2015
![Muslim Americans welcome first NY Eid school holiday Muslim Americans welcome first NY Eid school holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51443004644_newyorkcity.jpg)
Muslim Americans welcome first NY Eid school holiday
New York marks a milestone when 1.1 million children in America's largest school district will take the day off to mark Eid al-Adha.
Wed Sep 23 2015
![Malaysia's colourful Aidiladha celebration Malaysia's colourful Aidiladha celebration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412473051_300x250.jpg)
Malaysia's colourful Aidiladha celebration
The colourful celebration of AidilAdha in Malaysia.
Mon Oct 06 2014
![Snap! Hajj selfies gain popularity, spark controversy Snap! Hajj selfies gain popularity, spark controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/71412506978_295x200.jpg)
Snap! Hajj selfies gain popularity, spark controversy
While some consider the act as something that should be prohibited, others say the issue has been blown out of proportion.
Sun Oct 05 2014