Dubai: Gulf nations celebrated Eidul Azha, prayers were offered in large gatherings across Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Middle Eastern countries. In Saudi Arabia, large gatherings of Eid prayers were held in Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabawi in Makkah and Medina, while Saudi and foreign citizens offered Eid prayers in more than 12,000 masajid. After prayers, believers greeted each other for Eid and also sacrificed animals. Saudi leadership also offered Eidul Azha greetings to leaders of Islamic countries. King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued Eid messages. King Salman and crown prince emphasised on further development and prosperity of Muslim world. Eid prayers were also offered in small and big masajid across UAE. Palestinians offered prayers in Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem despite restrictions imposed by Israeli forces.

Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia also hosted an Eid congregation and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan felicitated people of his country. Moreover, Australia, UK, other European countries, US and Canada are also celebrated Eidul Azha.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 29 2023

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