People perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
MATIAS J. OCNER
mocner@miamiherald.com
Muslims in South Florida and around the world celebrated the first day of Eid ul-Adha on Saturday with a day devoted to prayers and gathering.
The major Muslim holiday, held at the end of the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, is observed around the world by believers and commemorates prophet Abraham’s pledge to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
South Florida worships
Shakir Khan, center-right, celebrates after performing the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
People perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Mohammad Hossain, holds his son, Mohammad Hossain, 1, as they attend the Eid al-Adha prayer ceremony at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
CAIR-Florida’s executive director, Imam Abdullah Jabar sent a welcome message to the faithful on Saturday morning by email and Instagram.
“As families in Florida gather for prayer and breaking bread, we all pray to Allah for a beautiful Eid celebration. ... May your Eid-ul-Adha be filled to the brim with Allah’s grace, joy, and warmth. ... Because of you we are changing Florida for the better every single day by the grace of Allah.”
Sarah Siddiqui holds her daughter, Leeyana Sayeed, 1, as they attend the Eid al-Adha prayer ceremony at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
People perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Amir Khan, bottom-right, performs the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Ismaeel Ramjohn, 2, center, blows bubbles as he attends the Eid al-Adha prayer ceremony at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
People perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Eid celebrations around the world
Celebrations and prayer gatherings also took place globally.
People perform the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published July 9, 2022 at 9:25 AM.
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