Muslims gather in UK cities to mark major Eid festival as Hajj continues | World | News

Muslims around the world, including millions of pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia this week, celebrate Eid al-Adha today. The major Muslim festival takes place approximately two months after Eid al-Fitr and begins on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic Calendar.

The second holiday of the year celebrates the story of the prophet Abraham, who was ready to obey God when asked to sacrifice his son. Eid al-Adha, which is commemorated with events and meetings held throughout England, especially in Manchester and Birmingham, means ‘festival of sacrifice’.

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