Muslims across the world celebrated Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Cows, goats, sheep and camels are slaughtered to commemorate Prophet Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son to show obedience to God. (WARNING: Some graphic images)
New Delhi, India
Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers at the ruins of the Feroz Shah Kotla mosque in New Delhi on Oct. 16.
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Lahore, Pakistan
A Muslim woman with henna tattoos on her hands attends a mass prayer for Eid al-Adha in Lahore.
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Wagah Border, India and Pakistan
Indian Border Security (BSF) Force Deputy Inspector General, MF Farooqui (3R) along with other BSF officers gives a gift to Pakistani Ranger Wing commander Asher Khan (2L) during Eid al-Adha at the India Pakistan Wagah Border.
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Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, ahead of Eid al-Adha which marks the end of hajj.
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