An estimated 2.8 million Muslims living in the UK will be celebrating the holy festival of Eid al-Adha today. Celebrations of Eid al-Fitr earlier in the year were heavily restricted due to the ongoing pandemic, but as lockdown measures begin to ease many Muslims will be able to celebrate safely with a small number of friends and family.
Eid al-Adha is widely considered as the holier of the two Eid festivals, and it's a time for communities to come together. Families and friends pray and feast, while it's also customary to give to those less fortunate.
Here's everything you need to know: When does Eid al-Adha take place? Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Muslim lunar calendar.
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