Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. Known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha coincides with the final rites of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and commemorates the sacrifice of the prophet Ibrahim.
It’s a joyous occasion for which food is a hallmark, with devout Muslims buying and slaughtering animals and sharing two-thirds of the meat with the poor.
In Toronto, people celebrate Eid at Woodbine Park, despite smoke from wildfires clouding the air on Wednesday, the first day of the celebration.
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Muslims from the Brandon and area community in Manitoba gather to celebrate Eid at Brandon
