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Eid al Adha: Excitement as faithful join world in the 'feast of the sacrifice'

Muslim faithfuls at Eid al Adha prayers. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Thousands of Muslims in the country will today join others across the world to celebrate Eid al-Adha, a significant religious festival.

The feast of the sacrifice, which comes after Eid al-Fitr, marks the final day of the annual pilgrimage called Hajj, where muslims travel to Mecca. It takes place in the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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