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Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God
Children look towards the sound of ceremonial blast ahead of prayer time on as Indian Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
Indian Muslim women pray as they and others gather for Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
Indian Muslims celebrate after Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
Indian Muslims sacrifice a goat on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
A girl looks on as she holds a newly purchased balloon after Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
Young boys ride on the back of a rickshaw after Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
A boy looks on as Indian Muslims pray during Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
A woman begs for alms as Indian Muslims mingle after Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
A man carries home a small goat after Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid on October 27, 2012 in New Delhi, India. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who in accordance with tradition then provided a lamb in the boy’s place. (Getty Images)
