Eid al-Adha

2024 - 6 - 16

Eid al-Adha Celebrations and Challenges: A Look at the Festivities in the Middle East

Eid al-Adha - Gaza - Hajj - Islam - Marokko - Muslims - Palestinians - Ramadan - Saudi Arabia - Vladimir Putin

Discover the latest updates on Eid al-Adha celebrations in the Middle East amidst ongoing challenges and conflicts.

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice, has been marked by Palestinians with a sense of mourning due to the ongoing Israeli military attacks and restrictions on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Gaza. Despite the challenges, Muslims around the world are participating in the hajj pilgrimage, with pilgrims in Saudi Arabia performing rituals like the 'stoning of the devil.' The atmosphere is tense as Gazans celebrate Eid al-Adha amidst the rubble, with the Israeli Defense Forces announcing a 'tactical pause' in the ongoing conflict.

The history and significance of Eid ul-Adha, which commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to God, are highlighted during this period. The spirit of the festival involves not just feasting and charity but also encourages spiritual reflection. Unfortunately, this year, prayers across the Middle East have been marred by violence in the West Bank and the devastating war situation in Gaza. Despite the challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent wishes to Muslims in Russia, extending his greetings for Eid al-Adha.

One interesting fact about Eid al-Adha is that Hajj pilgrims symbolically 'stone the devil' by throwing stones at three concrete walls in Mina, representing Satan. This ritual commemorates Abraham's act of stoning locations where Satan tried to dissuade him from obeying God's command. Another intriguing detail is the call for responsible water use during the festival by Morocco's Utility Company, emphasizing the need for conservation during this festive period.

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Palestinians 'in mourning' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli military continuing attacks on Gaza, imposing restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque, on Muslim festival of sacrifice.

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Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (The Daily Gazette)

Pilgrims performed Sunday the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia, as Muslims the world over celebrated the ...

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Hajj 2024: Pilgrims commence final rites as Muslims celebrate Eid (The Associated Press)

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid ...

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Gazans mark Eid al-Adha in the rubble; IDF announces 'tactical ... (The Washington Post)

The IDF said it was pausing fighting along a route in southern Gaza. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said he was “ready to conclude” a cease-fire ...

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Eid ul Adha 2024: History, significance, all you need to know about ... (Livemint)

Eid ul-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to God, coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage, involves feasting and charity, and encourages spiritual reflection.

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Prayers across the Middle East on the first day of Eid al Adha marred ... (Olean Times Herald)

Worshippers in countries across the Middle East had their Eid al-Adha celebrations overshadowed by deadly violence in the West Bank and the devastating war ...

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Russia's Putin congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Adha (Mehr News Agency - English Version)

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulated the Muslims of Russia on Eid al-Adha holiday.

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Happy Eid Ul Adha 2024: Eid Mubarak Wishes, Greetings, Quotes ... (NDTV Profit)

Bakri Eid is the second most popular Islamic festival after Ramadan. This festival is called by different names such as Bakra Eid, Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-al-Adha, ...

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, as pilgrims 'stone the devil' (Al Mayadeen English)

The ritual commemorates Abraham's act of stoning three locations where it is believed Satan attempted to dissuade him from obeying God's command to ...

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Morocco's Utility Company Calls for Responsible Water Use During ... (Morocco World News)

Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) called on Sunday for the responsible use of drinking water during Eid Al Adha ...

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Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (Voice of America)

Beginning at dawn, 1.8 million Muslims undertaking pilgrimage this year threw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolizing the devil in Mina ...

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Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha ... (Times of India)

Rest of World News: The last major ritual of the hajj, known as the "stoning of the devil", is being performed by Muslims in western Saudi Arabia, ...

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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al ... (NBC New York)

Dozens of Palestinians gathered Sunday morning near a destroyed mosque in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis to perform the Eid prayers ...

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Palestinians gather at ruined mosque for Eid al Adha prayers - as ... (Sky News)

Cities including Cairo, Istanbul, Beirut and Moscow were crowded with worshippers marking the start of the major holiday.

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Pilgrims begin final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al Adha (Los Angeles Times)

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage.

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On Eid al-Adha, Gazans Find Little to Celebrate (The New York Times)

The Muslim holiday typically involves slaughtering an animal for food for loved ones and the needy, but many in Gaza are going hungry as Israel's offensive ...

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Chicago Muslim community gathers for Eid al-Adha, calls for end to ... (Chicago Tribune)

The holiday marks the end of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, and is celebrated worldwide.

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Pilgrims commence final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (Euronews)

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the 47 degree celsius heat.

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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of ...

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Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and ... (ABC News)

Muslims in Asia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar.

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Holiday draws thousands to celebration of Eid al-Adha (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Underneath the hot morning sun, thousands of people gathered at Highmark Stadium in Station Square on Sunday for a celebration launching the Islamic holiday ...

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Welcoming event of Eid al-Adha held in Indonesia (Xinhua)

Children hold torch as they participate in a welcoming event of Eid al-Adha in Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua).

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14 pilgrims die from sunstroke as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin for ... (NPR)

The Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress on Sunday alone and the number is likely to increase as Hajj ...

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This Eid al-Adha, a normally joyous Muslim holiday reminds families ... (PBS NewsHour)

Last summer, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha the way it's supposed to be: with large family feasts, ...

Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine (NPR)

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. But in Gaza, which aid groups say is on the brink of famine, ...

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Muslims observe Eid al-Adha in the shadow of Israel's war on Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

Gathering outside destroyed mosques and at cemeteries, Palestinians in Gaza observe a sombre Eid.

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No break in violence as Gaza marks Eid al-Adha | Africanews (Africanews English)

While Muslims around the world celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha with feasting and gifts on Sunday, displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ...

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