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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

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November 27, 2009 (CHICAGO) The day marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

The holiday is called the festival of sacrifice, and commemorates the Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to god.

Following prayer, there is a tradition of distributing food to the needy.

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