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In photos: Mumbai celebrates Eid al-Adha
Devotees offered namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Adha in Bandra on Sunday. Pics/Atul Kamble
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Devotees offered namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Adha in Bandra on Sunday. Pics/Atul Kamble
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Eid al-Adha marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage
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Every year, the date changes as it`s based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar
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Eid al-Adha is also called the `festival of sacrifice`
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The tradition for Eid al-Adha involves slaughtering an animal and sharing the meat with family, friends and the needy
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On Eid-al-Adha, Muslims worldwide offer prayers, decorate their homes and prepare scrumptious meals
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Gifts are distributed among family, friends and the poor
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Around the world, Eid traditions and festivities vary and different countries have unique cultural approaches to this important festival
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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.
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