Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world

In pictures: Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha around the world.

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The three-day celebration is marked with special prayers, feasts and the ritual slaughter of an animal - with the meat then evenly distributed to family, friends, neighbours and the poor and needy.

It's the second and larger of the two annual Eid's - and also coincides with the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

Eid al-Adha is one of the most important Islamic holidays and commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God's command.

How is Eid al-Adha celebrated?

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