Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the Islamic holiday.

Palestinians gather for Eid al-Adha prayers beside the ruins of Al-Kanz mosque destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Gaza City on Friday, June 6, 2025. Credit: AP/Jehad Alshrafi ...

On Friday morning, under dappled sunlight in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, thousands of Muslims came together for Eid al-Adha prayers. Organized by the Islamic Center of New York City ...

Palestinians offer Eid al-Adha prayers beside the ruins of a mosque destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on Friday, June 6, 2025. Credit: AP/Abdel Kareem Hana ...

The Eid prayer commenced at 8 a.m. at Midland Beach Park on Capodanno Boulevard following Takbeerat (the recitation of Allahu Akbar) at 7:30 a.m.

Palestinians gather for Eid al-Adha prayers beside the ruins of a mosque destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) ...

Muslim pilgrims pray at Jabal al-Rahmah, also known as Mount Arafat, during the annual hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on June 5, 2025.© Saudi Press Agency via Reuters ...

Palestinians gather Friday for Eid al-Adha prayers beside the ruins of a mosque destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.