On August 11, one of the most important Muslim holidays - Eid al-Adha is celebrated all over the world.
In Russia, it is better known as Kurban-Bairam and is often translated as the "Festival of the Sacrifice"
This Islamic holiday marks the culmination of the pilgrimage (the Hajj) and is celebrated 70 days after Eid al-Fitr - Uraza-Bairam or the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" that comes with the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. According to the Muslim calendar, Eid al-Adha takes place on the 10th day of the final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhu al-Hijjah. But according to the Gregorian calendar, the date of this holiday changes every year.
The story of Eid al-Adha is closely related to the life of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who had to sacrifice his son Ismail to demonstrate his obedience to Allah. Ibrahim demonstrated his determination in the execution of the Divine order and later witnessed a miracle - God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. In commemoration of this intervention, an animal (sheep, camel, cow, goat) is sacrificed and divided into three parts.
Philippines. Photo: EPA
Malaysia. Photo: EPA
Belarus, The Grodno region. Ivye. Photo: Natalia Fedosenko / TASS
Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek. Praying in the Old Square. Photo: Mikhail Egikov / TASS
Eid al-Adha in Gaza. Photo: Zuma / TASS
Kenya. Photo: AP / TASS
Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic World"