2019.08.10 12:59 GMT+8

People prepare for Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's biggest festivals

Updated 2019.08.10 12:59 GMT+8
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Palestinian people carrying sheep, camels, cows and goats to a local livestock market in the West Bank city of Hebron on August 9, 2019. /VCG Photo

They're preparing for the "big" festival known as Eid Al-Adha, where Muslims sacrifice their animals due to religious traditions and share the meat with family, friends and the poor. /VCG Photo

Eid al-Adha symbolizes a vital moment in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia annually. On the day, people will pay visits to family and friends and exchange gifts. /VCG Photo

This year, Eid al-Adha has temporarily been settled on Monday, as the accurate date depends on the sighting of the new moon. /VCG Photo

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