Eidul Azha being celebrated in Gulf, European countries
Animals will be sacrificed on Eid to perform Sunnat of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S).
SAUDI ARABIA (Dunya News) - Muslims in the Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) are celebrating Eidul Azha with religious zeal and fervor.
The celebrations are also underway in the European countries including Britain, Canada and United States. However in Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on Saturday.
Big gatherings of Eid were held Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabwi (PBUH) whereas millions of Muslims from around the world offered Eid prayers. Similar scenes were also witnessed in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Animals will be sacrificed on Eid to perform Sunnat of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and meat will be distributed among relatives and the poor.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also sent warm wishes to the Muslim fraternity on the occasion of Eidul Azha.
Eid Mubarak! Sending my best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha & the end of the Hajj today. https://t.co/UjUx5gg0dE pic.twitter.com/4gsVb3gA0a
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 31, 2017
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended conghratulations to Muslims and overseas Pakistanis.
Heartiest congratulations to Muslims and overseas Pakistanis around the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Azha... Eid Mubarak! -ss
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 1, 2017
Cricket star Shoaib Malik urged people to remember the real meaning of Eid while helping the needy.
Doston, #Eid Mubarak from my family to yours. Let s remember the real meaning of Eid and help those in need.
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 1, 2017
