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From the grandeur of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia to makeshift tents in Gaza, millions of Muslims across the world marked Eid al-Adha on June 6, 2025.
As prayers echoed from historic mosques and open fields, worshippers came together in unity—some in peaceful cities, others in war-torn regions. The global celebration unfolded in diverse landscapes, from European capitals to African plains, reflecting both the resilience and spiritual devotion of the Muslim community.
Worshippers filled the historic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul for Eid al-Adha prayer at dawn.
In war-ravaged Gaza, displaced Palestinians gathered in Al-Katiba neighborhood to pray under tents, clinging to hope on Eid.
Iraqi Muslims gathered at Haci Hasan Loka Mosque in Sulaymaniyah to mark the sacred day with early morning prayers.
Thousands came together in Babile, Harar to perform Eid al-Adha prayers in a communal field surrounded by tradition and faith.
The Mohammad Al Amin Mosque in Beirut became a focal point of unity as Lebanese Muslims observed Eid al-Adha together.
Dutch Muslims congregated at the Yildiz Islamic Center in Schiedam, embracing Eid al-Adha with prayers and solidarity.
Muslims in Moscow performed Eid prayers across the city—from Central Mosque to Memorial Mosque—in a collective celebration of faith.
Muslims at Al-Kareem Mosque in Abu Dhabi marked Eid al-Adha with tranquil devotion under the desert sun.
Eid prayers echoed through the Banya Bashi Mosque in Sofia, uniting Bulgaria’s Muslim community in peaceful celebration.
The Mosque of the Martyrs in Baku was filled with the voices of prayer as Azerbaijani Muslims gathered to honor the holy festival.
Thousands filled Mogadishu Stadium in Somalia, celebrating Eid al-Adha with powerful communal prayer and resilience.
Albanian Muslims assembled on Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard in Tirana for a central Eid celebration filled with joy.
Muslims in Geneva observed Eid al-Adha at the Petit-Saconnex mosque, blending Swiss calm with deep spiritual tradition.
Belgrade’s Bajrakli Mosque drew faithful from across the city for Eid prayers filled with warmth and unity.
In the heart of Croatia’s capital, Muslims gathered peacefully to mark Eid al-Adha with morning prayers.
Cologne Central Mosque welcomed worshippers in Germany to perform Eid prayers in a moment of spiritual reflection.
Worshippers packed the Golden Dome Mosque in West Java’s Depok for Eid al-Adha prayers in a vibrant show of devotion.
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