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In Pictures: Eid celebrated around the world

Coronavirus has had an impact on Eid al-Adha celebrations this year.
Coronavirus has had an impact on Eid al-Adha celebrations this year. Coronavirus has had an impact on Eid al-Adha celebrations this year.

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid.

Eid al-Adha – the festival of sacrifice – follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

It is the second major celebration of the Islamic calendar after Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month of fasting called Ramadan.

Curtailed celebrations are taking place in the UK and Ireland.

Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque
Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque (Danny Lawson/PA)
Mosques across Ireland are marking the occasion of Eid Al Adha
Mosques across Ireland are marking the occasion of Eid Al Adha Mosques across Ireland are marking the occasion of Eid Al Adha (Damien Eagers/PA)