Muslim pilgrims perform the evening prayer at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, after completed the rituals of their hajj on the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah
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In pictures: Huge crowds gathered at Zayed Sports City Stadium for Pope Francis public mass
Pope Francis waved at an enthusiastic crowd carrying Vatican flags and banners as he drove into Zayed Sports City Stadium, where an altar with a large cross was set up for the open-air service in a country that borders the birthplace of Islam.
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In pictures: Muslims across the globe observe Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), also known as ‘Milad’, is celebrated during the Islamic month of Rabi ul-Awwal 12, which falls this year on November 21.
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In pictures: Preparation ahead of the Hindu festival ‘Diwali’
Hindu festival of Diwali will take place on 19 October, prompting devotees to make preparations for the celebrations
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In pictures: Muslims preparing to celebrate the annual festival of Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah and in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his son to show obedience to God.