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10 photos of Eid celebrations from around the world

Picture: HAZEM BADER/Getty
Picture: HAZEM BADER/Getty

Today, Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the second of two holy Eid celebrations in Islam.

Often referred to as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, it honours the prophet Ibrahim and his love of God.

Here are some images of the different ways Muslims all over the world are celebrating:

UK:

Nigeria:

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Thailand:

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Dubai:

Picture: Tom Dulat/Getty

Egypt:

Picture: APAImages/REX

Qatar:

Picture: Walaa Quisay

Afghanistan:

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Jerusalem:

Picture: HAZEM BADER/Getty

Indonesia:

Picture: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty

Iraq:

Picture:/Karim Kadim/AP

Lebanon:

Picture: Mohammed Zaatari/AP

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