Adha

Eid al-Adha: A Holiday of Faith, Family and Heritage

Eid al-Adha is the most important and cherished celebration for Druze community. In the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, Druze observe fasting, prayer, charity, and visits to shrines and respected sheikhs. It's a time for spiritual reflection and a deep connection to faith. But Eid is also about community  – a time for “Mujabara” as ...

Muslim Pilgrims Ascend Mount Arafat for Hajj's Pivotal Day

Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day. Thousands of pilgrims began to gather before dawn around the hill and the surrounding plain where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to ...

General Security Boosts Border Staff Ahead of Adha Rush

Ahead of Eid al-Adha on Friday, Lebanon’s General Security has increased its personnel at key border crossings to handle the expected surge of Syrian nationals returning home for the holiday. Authorities are bracing for a significant rise in departures in the coming days, particularly from the Arida, Qaa and Masnaa crossings, the only ...