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In which Islamic month do we celebrate Eid al-Adha?

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Eid al-Fitr, which this year fell in June, is held to celebrate the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan. ... Eid al-Adha is marked by a four or five day public holiday in most Muslim countries - although in Turkey and Qatar celebrations last for 10 days and in Saudi Arabia a whole fortnight. read more

Every year, Muslims across the globe gather to celebrate Eid as the month-long fasting of Ramadan comes to a close. Eid al-Fitr translates from Arabic as the “festival of breaking the fast” and sees the entire Muslim community come together to celebrate the completion of this annual act of devotion. read more

Eid al-Adha always begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the annual hajj pilgrimage. In Saudi Arabia, more than two million Muslims descended on Mecca to celebrate the festival in one of the final rites of the hajj. read more

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