In pictures: Glimpses of eid celebration from around the world, including Pakistan

Here’s how Muslims across globe are marking sacred occasion with prayers, traditions, and festive gatherings

Web Desk

Updated Saturday Jun 07 2025

Muslims around the world celebrated Eid ul Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice". The three-day festival is marked by special prayers, festive meals, and the ritual sacrifice of animals.

The meat is then distributed equally among family, friends, neighbours, and the poor.

Let’s take a look at some glimpses of how Muslims around the world observed Eid ul Adha.

People celebrate Eid ul Adha outside Masjid At-Taqwa in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US on June 6, 2025. — Reuters

Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano State, walks to attend the Eid ul Adha prayer in Kano, Nigeria, on June 6, 2025. Reuters

Girls buy balloons during the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha in Kano, Nigeria on June 6, 2025. — Reuters

Women dressed in festive clothing embrace in celebration after Eid ul Adha prayer at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, June 7, 2025. — Reuters

Eid ul Adha commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who Allah commanded to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of obedience. When he was prepared to follow through, Allah accepted his devotion and replaced Ismail with a lamb.

Volunteers from the Khizra mosque prepare lunch for refugees, as part of the Eid ul Adha celebrations in Manchester, Britain, June 7, 2025. — Reuters

Refugees attend a lunch hosted by Khizra Mosque in Manchester as part of its Eid ul Adha celebrations, in Manchester, Britain, June 7, 2025. — Reuters

People celebrate Eid ul Adha outside Masjid At-Taqwa in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 6, 2025. — Reuters

Worshippers make their way towards the Kaaba, Islams holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca to take part in morning prayers on the first day of Eid ul Adha, the feast of the sacrifice, early on June 6, 2025 — AFP — Worshippers make their way towards the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca to take part in morning prayers on the first day of Eid ul Adha, the feast of the sacrifice, early on June 6, 2025 — AFP

A local hunter juggles a gun in celebration, on the day of the arrival of Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano State, on the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha, in Kano, Nigeria, June 6, 2025. — Reuters