Millions of Muslims in Africa are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant dates in the Islamic calendar.
The festival, also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, honors the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command.
In Algeria,people will go to the mosques, and prayer grounds to offer special prayers.
In Nigeria, millions of muslim faithful are traveling to their various villages for the celebration.
Markets for rams and cows are also bustling as adherents are trying to get animals which are killed and shared among family and friends for the celebration.
The Nigerian government has also announced Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 of June public holiday.
In Morocco, the first day of Eid al-Adha falls on the third day of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
In Senegal, people will dress in their finest clothes, meet with family and friends to celebrate together.
In South Africa, people will usually start the day with communal prayer and then sacrifice animals in a tradition called Qurbani.
NNH Communications Ltd joins the Muslim Ummah to wish them happy holidays
