Under the damaged dome of al-Albani Mosque in Khan Younis, families stood on broken stone and dust, raising their voices in takbir, the declaration of god's greatness, to mark the first morning of Eid al-Adha on Friday.

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the Islamic holiday.

The Hajj leading up to Eid al-Adha is one of the five pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Mecca, considered the holiest city in Islam, is the site of Muhammad’s first revelation of the Quran.

Adha, the festival of sacrifice by offering prayers in mosques and open spaces before sacrificing animals. (AP video by Muhammad Farooq, Shonal Ganguly and Al Emrun Garjon)

Less spending, higher prices and fewer animal sacrifices subdued the usual festive mood as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in many parts of the world.

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Flocks of sheep once quilted Morocco’s mountain pastures, stretched across Algeria’s vast plateaus and grazed along Tunisia’s green coastline. But the cascading effects of climate change have sparked a region-wide shortage that is being felt acutely as Muslims throughout North Africa celebrate Eid al-Adha .

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For the second year since the war with Israel broke out, no Muslims in Gaza were able to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the traditional pilgrimage.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched today its Eid Al-Adha Sacrificial Meat Distribution Project in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 1,368 individuals from underprivileged families and low-income households.

To mark Eid al-Adha — Arabic for the Festival of Sacrifice — Muslims traditionally slaughter a sheep or cow and give away part of the meat to the poor as an act of charity. Then they have a big family meal with sweets. Children get gifts of new clothes.

As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha on Friday in Nairobi Kenya, the gathered crowds prayed for their fellow Muslims in Gaza.

Eid Al Adha celebrations in 2025 are marked by viral videos of sacrificial animals causing traffic chaos and public incidents, raising concerns about animal welfare, safety, and the nature of this sacred ritual.