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Muslim devotees in Indian city of Chennai mark Eid al-Adha with mass prayers

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Chennai, Jul 21 (EFE/EPA).- Muslim devotees across India on Wednesday marked the Eid al-Adha overshadowed by pandemic as several mosques remained closed for the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. Eid al-Adha is the holiest of the two Muslims holidays celebrated annually as it marks the yearly Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) to visit Mecca, the holiest place in Islam. (Camera: IDREES MOHAMMED).SHOT LIST: MUSLIM DEVOTEES OFFER PRAYERS ON THE OCCASION OF THE EID AL-ADHA FESTIVAL AT A MOSQUE IN CHENNAI, INDIA.

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