LOOK: Muslims in Cebu City celebrate Eid al-Adha at Plaza Independencia

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City today. Muslims in other parts of Cebu Province are also expected to gather in mosques to hold prayer gatherings followed by khutbah (sermon). READ: Eid al-Adha: Muslims in Cebu prepare to celebrate ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ The story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) which is central to the observance of the Eid al-Adha is included in the khutbah. Later the distribution of qurban or sacrificial meat to communites and families will also be held, which is part of the […]...

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