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Muslims Observe Islamic Holiday Today

Credit: AP Online

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WAKE COUNTY, N.C. -

Muslims are observing the Islamic Holiday Hajj today. An event is being held this morning at 8 A.M. at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh.

Millions of Muslims in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj Pilgrimage marked the start of the holiest festival in the Muslim calendar today.

Eid Al-Adha commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God.

Pilgrims in Mecca for the Hajj Pilgrimage bowed in prayer at the start of the festival.

It's estimated more than two million pilgrims are taking part in the Hajj this year.

 

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