Muslims in Brooklyn observe Eid al-Adha with prayer
Muslim community members of East New York celebrated the beginning of the holy day of Eid al-Adha on Monday. Hundreds of worshipers gathered at Glenmore Avenue to take part in prayer services.
•
Sep 12, 2016, 5:54 PM
•
Updated 3,027 days ago
Share:
Muslim community members of East New York celebrated the beginning of the holy day of Eid al-Adha on Monday.
Hundreds of worshipers gathered at Glenmore Avenue to take part in prayer services.
Eid al-Adha is considered one of the holiest Muslim holidays.
It celebrates the honor and willingness of the profit Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. However, right before the sacrifice, an angel presents Abraham with a ram to slaughter instead.
This is the first year the holiday is being considered a public school holiday. The four-day holiday concludes on Wednesday.
More from News 12
2:04
Scrutiny follows after NYPD chief's resignation, sexual misconduct allegations
1:03
Sunny and cold with light winds in the Bronx; rainy weekend ahead
2:15
Cleanup continues 10 days after massive Bedford Park water main break
1:41
Shoppers hit Downtown Brooklyn retailers to return unwanted holiday gifts
1:24
Mulchfest is here! NYC Parks helps people recycle holiday trees in the Bronx
1:30
