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Eid ul Adha 2024: History, significance, all you need to know about feast of sacrifice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Eid ul Adha 2024: History, significance, all you need to know about feast of sacrifice

Live Mint  

Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Bakrid, holds profound significance in Islam and is celebrated with immense joy and devotion by Muslims worldwide. History of Eid ul-Adha The story of Ibrahim and Isma'il's sacrifice is mentioned in the Quran, which emphasizes the profound act of submission and devotion to God. Here are the significance of Eid …

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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Associated Press  

MINA, Saudi Arabia — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The rites coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, which means “Feast of Sacrifice,” when Muslims with financial means commemorate Ibrahim’s test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing the meat to the poor. …

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Bakrid 2024 Date: When is Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in India, and Around the World?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bakrid 2024 Date: When is Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in India, and Around the World?

News 18  

Eid-ul-Adha is observed on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar. According to media reports, moon sighting committees in India declared the crescent moon’s sighting on Friday, June 7. Moon Sighting Update:Scenarios for determining Eid Ul Adha in Saudi Arabia: 1) If the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent is confirmed this evening, Eid …

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Amid soaring temperatures, cooling systems in Mecca bring some relief to Hajj pilgrims I VIDEO
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid soaring temperatures, cooling systems in Mecca bring some relief to Hajj pilgrims I VIDEO

India TV News  

Water misting systems were being used near Arafat Mount in Saudi Arabia to relieve pilgrims from the soaring heat which has coincided with this year's Hajj pilgrimage. Around Al-Rahma hill, tall water-misting columns were spraying water on pilgrims who gathered at Mount Arafat as part of the Hajj rituals for day-long worship and reflection. “We consume lot of cold water, …

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WATCH: Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

India TV News  

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia. It came a day after more than 1.8 million pilgrims congregated on a sacred hill in Mount Ararat outside the holy city of Mecca, which Muslim pilgrims visit to perform the annual five-day rituals of Hajj. The pillars are in another sacred place in …

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Pilgrims begin final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pilgrims begin final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

LA Times  

Muslim pilgrims cast stones at pillars in the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual Hajj, in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. “No one wants more than this.” World & Nation Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage in Saudi and what it means in Islam Each year between 2 to 3 million …

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Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha

New Indian Express  

MINA: Pilgrims on Sunday performed the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil," in western Saudi Arabia as Muslims the world over celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday. Beginning at dawn, the 1.8 million Muslims undertaking the pilgrimage this year threw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, located …

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Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid

Hindustan Times  

This year, Hajj started on Friday, June 14, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world having already amassed in and around Mecca for the annual Muslim pilgrimage. Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid Date: This year, Hajj started on June 14, 2024, after astronomical observatories …

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Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam? Significance of 9th Dhul Hijjah
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam? Significance of 9th Dhul Hijjah

Hindustan Times  

Millions of Muslims gather on Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat, on the Day of Arafah, for the highlight of the Hajj pilgrimage - one of the world’s largest annual gatherings - and even with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius under the desert sun, the faithful climb the hill East of Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon some …

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When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024?

Al Jazeera  

This year, based on the moon sighting, Hajj will start on June 14, with Eid al-Adha being celebrated on June 16. Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, coinciding with the third day of Hajj and lasts for three days. On the first day of Eid al-Adha, Muslims who can afford sacrifice an animal …

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Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK, other countries celebrate Bakra Eid
7 months ago

Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK, other countries celebrate Bakra Eid

Hindustan Times  

It is that time of the year again when the rhythm of the takbirs and Muslims' hearts across the world beat in rhyme ahead of Eid-al-Adha, as the month of Zul Hijjah/Dhul Hijjah of Islamic lunar calendar is around the corner and promises blessings transcending space and time while honouring and commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's absolute dedication to Allah. Eid ul …

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Watch: Muslims hurl stones during ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual during annual Hajj pilgrimage
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Muslims hurl stones during ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual during annual Hajj pilgrimage

The Independent  

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‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air. The annual pilgrimage began on Sunday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia with the …

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When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023?
1 year, 6 months ago

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023?

Al Jazeera  

Hajj is the largest annual religious gathering of Muslims. This year, Hajj will start on Monday, June 26, following the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia and Eid al-Adha will be celebrated three days later, on June 28. Muslim pilgrims from all over the world arrive in Mecca on the seventh day of Dhul-Hijja – falling on June 25 …

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Muslim pilgrims offer prayers of repentance at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches climax
2 years, 6 months ago

Muslim pilgrims offer prayers of repentance at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches climax

Firstpost  

Muslims believe prayer on this day at Mount Arafat, about 20 kilometres east of the holy city of Mecca, is their best chance at salvation and spiritual renewal Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims from around the world raised their hands to heaven and offered prayers of repentance on the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in …

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Hajj 2022: Know all about the date, history, significance of Muslims pilgrimage and Day of Arafah
2 years, 6 months ago

Hajj 2022: Know all about the date, history, significance of Muslims pilgrimage and Day of Arafah

Hindustan Times  

After restricting the annual Islamic ritual of Hajj to some thousands of Muslims living inside the country for the last two years due to Covid-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia has finally eased the travel restrictions to increase the number and allowed 1 million pilgrims from inside and outside the kingdom to perform the Muslim pilgrimage to Kaaba, the "House of God", …

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Hajj 2021: Date, history, significance of Muslims pilgrimage and Day of Arafah
3 years, 5 months ago

Hajj 2021: Date, history, significance of Muslims pilgrimage and Day of Arafah

Hindustan Times  

For a second time around amid Covid-19, the 6-day Hajj or the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia will be different and restricted owing to the coronavirus travel restrictions.While Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid is the second most important festival celebrated by Muslims across the world on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Zul Hijjah, the Day of …

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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha
4 years, 5 months ago

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha

Live Mint  

Muslims worldwide marked the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday amid a global pandemic that has impacted nearly every aspect of this year's pilgrimage and celebrations. The last days of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” in which Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute the meat to the poor. …

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha religious holiday
5 years, 5 months ago

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha religious holiday

Al Jazeera  

Eid al-Adha, which in Arabic literally means ‘festival of the sacrifice’, marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Adha religious holiday on Sunday. Eid al-Adha, which in Arabic literally means the “festival of the sacrifice”, commemorates the story of the Muslim Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith. Although the majority …

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