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Muslims in most countries around the world are celebrating #EidAlAdha

Here are 5 things to know about Eid al-Adha and how it is celebrated 👇 aje.io/z9v9v
1. The origins of #EidAlAdha | aje.io/mseq3
2. #EidAlAdha also marks the end of Hajj, a five-day pilgrimage aje.io/f5j9c
3. Performing #EidAlAdha prayers aje.io/krz8z
4. An animal that Muslims can eat is sacrificed on #EidAlAdha | aje.io/29pet
5. The animal sacrifice on #EidAlAdha comes with an element of charity, as the person paying for the sacrifice is required to distribute part of it to others aje.io/29pet
How are you celebrating #EidAlAdha? Share with us below 👇
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