The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic celebrations: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UN agency held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

At least 23 Palestinians, including children, were killed and 70 more injured as the Israeli army continued its genocidal attacks across the Gaza Strip on the third day of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's holiest festivals.

A member of the Supreme Council of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought stated: "If we consider Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Mab'ath, Eid al-Adha, and also the great Congress of Hajj, which is a massive gathering of the Islamic Ummah, we see how much God Almighty emphasizes the issue of unity."

A senior Iranian cleric has hailed Eid al-Adha as an axis of unity among Muslims across the globe.

 Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual of casting stones at the Jamarat pillars on Friday morning, marking the first day of Eid al-Adha and one of the key rituals of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, western Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reports.

Millions of Iranians across the country attended the Eid al-Adha prayer, one of the two major Islamic Eids celebrated in the world of Islam.

Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Hojjatoleslam Hamid Shahriari congratulated the entire Islamic Ummah on the arrival of Eid al-Adha, the great day of monotheism and servitude.

PPS said that the number of Palestinians detained since the onset of Israel’s relentless aggression on October 7, 2023, has reached 9,280, including children and women. The detainees were either detained and taken by the army from their homes and at military checkpoints, or forced under pressure to hand themselves to Israel.

Displaced and war-torn, women in Gaza baked sweets with the simple ingredients available to mark Eid al-Adha. (photo)

Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi has sent message to congratulate the Muslim leaders on the major Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha.

Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has issued a message to congratulate Muslims across the globe on Eid al-Adha.

Iranians across the country held prayer as part of the ceremonies to mark Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

Iranian worshipers in different cities across the country have held the Eid al-Adha prayer that marks the end of Hajj pilgrimage on tenth of the Islamic lunar calendar Dhul Hijjah.

Israeli forces have clashed with the Palestinian worshipers attending the communal prayer in al-Quds Mosque on major Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha.

Muslims across the globe mark Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice as a sign of self-sacrifice and total obedience to the Almighty God.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended the Eid al-Adha prayers in al-Aqsa under tight security measures by Israeli forces.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a statement to congratulate world Muslims on arrival of Eid al-Adha expressing regret that the joyous occasion is coincided with challenges across the world of Islam.

Georgian Prime Minister has congratulated all Muslims on Eid al-Adha in his visit to Juma Mosque in the capital Tbilisi stressing respects for followers of all religions living in the country.  

Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought highlighted the role of parents, cultural and Islamic centers in non-Muslim countries in teaching younger Muslim generation.

The prayer leaders at Eid al-Adha sermons stressed “unity” as the strategy of Muslim world in confrontation with intrigues by enemies of Islam.