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Eid al-Adha was marked this year across dozens of countries, from open-air prayer grounds to festival gatherings, as Muslims observed the occasion through communal worship, greetings and shared festivities.
Morocco flags line the rows of worshippers stretching across the vast square, underscoring the scale of communal observance in one of North Africa's largest public gatherings of the holiday.
Worshippers exchange greetings at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai.
The ritual exchange of well-wishes after communal prayer is a longstanding practice observed across Muslim-majority countries and diaspora communities alike on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Muslims gather outside the Uganda National Mosque in Kampala for Eid al-Adha prayers.
Some worshippers wore face masks amid a reported rise in Ebola cases in the capital.
The mosque drew large crowds despite the public health concerns, with the majority attending without protective gear.
Families across sub-Saharan Africa brought children to morning prayers as part of the holiday observance, with the occasion also serving as an opportunity for communities to gather in open-air settings.
Members of Naples' Muslim community gathered outdoors to perform the holiday prayer, reflecting the presence of Muslim communities observing Eid al-Adha in cities across southern Europe.
In Indonesia, street celebrations and decorative installations mark the lead-up to the holiday, extending observance beyond the mosque and into public communal spaces.
Qatar hosted public celebrations at one of its prominent cultural venues as part of official holiday programming, with displays continuing into the evening hours.
Worshippers fill the grounds of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman, the site drew large congregations from across the capital to mark the first day of Eid al-Adha.
The outdoor festival, held after communal prayer, drew families and individuals to the park for shared celebration.
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