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What to know about the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha
The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of ...
What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?
Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj ...
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Eid al-Adha celebrated in Maryland-Pennsylvania-West Virginia area with Hagerstown event
The Islamic Society of Western Maryland celebrated Eid al-Adha on June 6, 2025, at the Hagerstown Field House and on the local mosque grounds.
Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar
Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...
Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj
For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.
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What is the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha? Everything you need to know
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the Islamic holiday that begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the Hajj. A joyous occasion celebrated by Muslims ...