Millions of Muslims are making a journey to Mecca for Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage and pillar of Islam-an act of submission to a greater purpose.

Afghans in Kabul have marked Eid al-Adha over the past two days with traditional prayers, animal sacrifices and family gatherings as the city observed the fourth such celebration since the Taliban returned to power in

The showers provided residents with a respite from the scorching temperatures, which have been steadily climbing ahead of the summer solstice on June 21.

The rest of the holiday is spent visiting family and friends, exchanging greetings and gifts, and sharing festive meals. The most common greeting is Eid Mubarak. The Arabic saying translates to “blessed Eid”. Here is how people say Eid Mubarak in different languages around the world.

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Flocks of sheep once quilted Morocco’s mountain pastures, stretched across Algeria’s vast plateaus and grazed along Tunisia’s green coastline. But the cascading effects of climate change have sparked a region-wide shortage that is being felt acutely as Muslims throughout North Africa celebrate Eid al-Adha .

Adha, a major Islamic holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's devotion, is celebrated with sacrifice and community. While "Eid al-Adha" aligns with Arabic pronunciation, "Eid-ul-Adha" is common in South Asia due to linguistic influences.

Adha, retirees in Kabul voiced concerns over pension payment delays, impacting their economic stability. Individuals like Zarifa and her sisters highlighted their struggles in the absence of timely financial support,

Eid means feast, festival or celebration, while adha loosely means “sacrifice” (animal sacrifice), “offering” or “oblation”. It got its name because it commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion to Allah (SWT) and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, for Allah’s love.