In Pictures: Eid celebrated around the world

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31 July 2020

Last Updated: 31 July 2020

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Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid.

Eid al-Adha – the festival of sacrifice – follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims walk around the Kabba at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia — Pilgrims walk around the Kabba at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP)

The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over every aspect of this year’s pilgrimage — The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over every aspect of this year’s pilgrimage (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP)

Socially distancing worshippers wearing masks offer Eid al-Adha prayer at a mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia — Socially distancing worshippers wearing masks offer Eid al-Adha prayer at a mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia (AP/Kemal Softic)

Social distancing is observed at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon — Social distancing is observed at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon (AP/Hassan Ammar)

Muslims gather inside the Hagia Sophia, recently converted back to a mosque, in Istanbul — Muslims gather inside the Hagia Sophia, recently converted back to a mosque, in Istanbul (Pool via AP)

Curtailed celebrations are taking place in the UK and Ireland.

Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque — Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque (Danny Lawson/PA)

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