Muslims around the world gather at sunrise to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha, a special holiday that demonstrates obedience to God through the sacrifice of livestock.
Worshippers gather at sunrise across the Uzbek capital to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha.
The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
An aerial view shows Indonesian Muslims perform Eid al-Adha prayer at Lagoon Beach in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This act of sacrifice is a symbol of Abraham’s obedience to God and his willingness to put his faith above all else.
Muslim worshippers gather to perform the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) prayer at the historic Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Eid al-Adha is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate their faith. It is also a time for giving back to the community and helping those in need.
Muslims gather to perform Eid Al-Adha prayer in Baghdad, Iraq.
Muslim worshippers gather to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at an open-air prayer ground in Riffa, Bahrain.
Palestinians perform Eid al-Adha prayers beside the rubble of Al-Qassam Mosque, destroyed after the Israeli attacks, at the Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Gaza.
Palestinian worshippers gather to perform Eid al-Adha prayer near the ruins of the Yarmouk Mosque, which was destroyed in Israeli attacks, in Gaza City, Palestine.
Muslims gather to perform Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Central Mosque in Tanga, Tanzania.
Muslims attend an Eid al-Adha prayer at a public park, outside El-Seddik Mosque in Cairo.
