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Eid al-Adha

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Eid Ul-Adha is second in series of Eid festivals that the muslims all over the world celebrate. Eid ul-adha is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness of sacrificing his son for Allah.

On this day the muslims sacrifice animals which have been deemed Halaal or fit for sacrifice. They not only eat its flesh thamselves but distribute it among the poor and hungry people.