RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Muslims in different cities of England celebrated Eid al Adha.
They marked the end of the Hajj, with family gatherings and large social events where thousands of Muslims gather for prayer and festivities, including thousands at Platt Fields, Manchester, 4,000 at a sports centre in Belfast, thousands more at Sefton Park in Liverpool and Lewsey Park in Luton.
The Times reported Eid al-Adha means “Feast of the Sacrifice” and commemorates the story of Abraham who was willing to sacrifice his son as God commanded, but at the last moment an angel appeared and then a ram, which was killed instead.
It brings to an end the period of Dhu al-Hijja, the time of the Hajj when Muslims often fast and give to good causes. Sweet food is prepared and families gather together.