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American Muslims to Mark End of Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) with Communal Prayers, Celebrations

On Friday, June 6, American Muslims plan to mark the beginning of the holiday marking the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations around the country. The prayers and the holiday that follows Hajj are called Eid ul-Adha (EED-al-ODD-ha), or “festival of the sacrifice''.

Hawzah News Agency - Eid ul-Adha, commonly referred to as just “Eid'', commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God’s command. The holiday is celebrated with prayers, small gifts for children, distribution of meat to the needy, and social gatherings. During this holiday, Muslims exchange the greeting “Eid Mubarak” or “blessed Eid''.

On Friday June 6. The prayers are held in the morning. Many communities also hold day-long Eid festivals for families.

Each year at Eid ul-Adha, American Muslim families attend prayers and celebrations. Many places of prayer organize children’s activities. The prayers themselves are quite visual, with worshipers arranged in neat rows and bowing in prayer in unison. Participants exchange embraces at the conclusion of the prayers.

Source: CAIR

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