Friday begins the worldwide Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha (pronounced “eed ul ud-ha”), or the Festival of Sacrifice.

During the four-day holiday, which falls during the hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Muslims will attend a service that begins with a special chant glorifying God. A prayer and a lecture follow, along with a meal that includes a sacrificed animal, often a lamb.

The holiday harkens back to a story of Abraham, a patriarch in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths.   »»» Modesto Bee (U.S.)

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