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Religious Observance: Eid al-Adha (Islam)

When: Saturday, July 9, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:55 PM
Description: Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day in the final (twelfth) month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, Dhu-al-Hijjah, depending on a legitimate sighting of the moo. The festival of the Sacrifice is concluding act of pilgrimage and is observed even by Muslims who are not on pilgrimage. As Ibrahim offered his son, Ishmael, to God, so the Muslim community offers sheep, goats, and camels. The food is distributed to the poor in the community.
Topical Areas: Cultural, Diversity and Inclusion