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Thursday 24 September 2015

PHOTONEWS: Muslim Faithfuls Begin Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations

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Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid-el-Kabir today and tomorrow, September 24 and 25 respectively.
The federal government had declared both days as to commemorate the Muslim festival.
Two young Muslim children wash their feet and hands before praying to celebrate Eid al-Adha festival at Isheri Olofin area in Ogun state, on September 24, 2015. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Eid-el-Kabir also called Eid al-Adha is one of the two most important Islamic festivals. It commemorates Prophet Abraham’s willingness to obey God when he envisioned that he was to sacrifice his son.
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Muslim faithfuls pray to celebrate Eid al-Adha festival at Isheri Olofin in Ogun state, on September 24, 2015. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Muslims observe this day by slaughtering an animal (usually a sheep) and then offering much of its meat in charity to poor people.
Below are more photos of Muslims faithfuls praying this morning to celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival.
Muslim faithfuls offer prayers to celebrate. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Muslims praying to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
A Muslim faithful prays after displaying his wares to celebrate Eid al-Adha festival at Kara area of Ogun state, on September 24, 2015. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Women are not left out of the prayers. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Muslim faithfuls walking to their praying ground for prayers. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Muslim Faithful listens to sermon at the praying ground. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi
Muslim faithful making selfie with their phones after prayers at Alausa praying ground in Alausa area of Lagos state. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Osodi


Source: naij.com
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