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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.
Muslim worshippers pray at the Massalikoul Djinane mosque, the largest in Dakar, on the day of Eid al-Fitr -- which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. IMAGES
In Dakar's Massalikoul Djinane Mosque, Muslims prepare to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar. IMAGES
Muslims gather for prayer during Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan, inside Blue Mosque in Istanbul. IMAGES
Saudis gather to pray at Al Rajhi mosque in the capital Riyadh for Eid el-Fitr, a major Islamic holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. IMAGES