Eid-ul-Azha wishes from across the world
Social media abuzz with wishes as Muslims across the world celebrate Eid. Photo: EPA
(Web Desk) - Muslims across the world and in the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today with religious zeal and fervor.
Large gatherings of Eid were held at 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 are sacrificed on Eid to perform Sunnat of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S). The meat form the sacrifice is then distributed among relatives and the poor.
Many prominent politicians and celebrities also wished Eid-ul-Azha on their Twitter. Messages with warm Eid wishes were tweeted by the UN Secretary General, Prime Minister of Canada and British Labor Party politicians.
Eid Mubarak to all Muslims as you celebrate #EidAlAdha & its message of solidarity & compassion with the poor & most vulnerable in societies
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 31, 2017
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
I would like to wish Muslims in Britain and across the world Eid Mubarak. pic.twitter.com/jdKLSai1HB
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) September 1, 2017
We hope your Eid al-Adha is filled with friendship, kindness and love! Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/pSZfHYSIwO
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) September 1, 2017
Eid Mubarak from a Southern Christian to all my Muslim friends and followers around the world! Here s the cake I ate last year. pic.twitter.com/tRtZwy3R1o
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) September 1, 2017
Pakistan is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday. CM Punjab, Pakistani celebrities and athletes also extended Eid wishes on social media.
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
Eid Mubarak everyone. We are celebrating Eid here in UAE & other countries.Wish someday the entire Muslim world could celebrate on same day.
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) September 1, 2017
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
Jumma Mubarak to everyone & Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today, let s be more kind, warm & compassionate. This world needs it
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) September 1, 2017
There is much anticipation from many people awaiting for an Eid message from the U.S. President Trump. Although U.S. State Department has extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to Muslims.
Can t wait for Trump s Eid al Adha message
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 31, 2017
A very happy #Eid to Muslims worldwide! Our wishes for a joyful holiday. @StateDept pic.twitter.com/dDAk3r0rDV
— Heather Nauert (@statedeptspox) August 31, 2017
