Muslims in China celebrate the Corban Festival, also known as Eid al-Adha or the feast of the sacrifice, every year. This year in Beijing, celebrations were held in various locations on Sunday.

In a mosque named after the town of Doudian in the southwest of the city had hundreds of Muslims joining melodious chanting and prayers.

Yang Shilin, a member of the mosque, said that it's one of the most important Muslim holidays and has a great significance for people of their faith.

"The biggest meaning of the festival is that one should donate love and take care of others,” he said.

To mark the occasion, Muslims also sacrifice livestock and share it among themselves and with others.

The festival commemorates Prophet Abraham's submission to God's order. Based on the Muslim holy book, Qur'an, God appeared to Prophet Abraham in his sleep and ordered him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience, but when Abraham was about to do it, God sent him a sheep to sacrifice instead.

In the mosque of Doudian, free food is offered and shared, like deep-fried dough cake and mutton soup.

"Food will be divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and the rest go to charity,” Yang said.

Many people who served the community are invited.

"All gardeners and sanitation workers in our town are particularly invited. And we are very grateful for the shared love,” a sanitation worker said.

The Corban Festival has been passing on through generations among Muslims in China. Today, the tradition is well preserved and protected, and it sends a message of faith and love for family, friends, and even strangers.