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Feast of Sacrifice
Area Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday
Fresh blood quickly begins to oxidize on the wool of a sheep on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
after the 8am Eid al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Noha Reda helps retrieve an escaped sheep on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Community members gather for an 8am Eid al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Community members gather for an 8am Eid al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Saboor Mohammad Abdul pauses during an Eid al-Adha celebration on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
A sheep is comforted and calmed by placing its ears placed over its eyes on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
A knife is passed after a prayer or shahada is said over the animal on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two main Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
A man cleans a the body of a sheep as he prepares to harvest the meat for his family and community on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Humza Igram process freshly killed lamb on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his family’s farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Noha Reda and her daughter Mariam Nawar (above) prepare an area to process a sheep in the halal style of slaughter and cleaning, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Igram family farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
A community members processes freshly killed lamb on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his family’s farm in Toddville, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Noha Reda carries a freshly cooked plate of lamb sausage made from sheep processed earlier in the week on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at their home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Noha Reda grills some freshly prepared lamb sausage made from sheep processed earlier in the week on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Rayyan Hashmi carries his younger broth Amaan during an Eid al-Adha celebration held by the local Desi (Pakistani and Indian) community on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hiawatha Town Hall in Hiawatha, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Naveed Ashraf and his daughter Fatima unfurl a banner welcoming party-goers to an Eid al-Adha celebration held by the local Desi (Pakistani and Indian) community on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hiawatha Town Hall in Hiawatha, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays, which is used to mark the completion of the yearly Hajj or religious pilgrimage to Mecca. For those not making their pilgrimage, Eid al-Adha celebrations often feature feasts, community gatherings, and large donations to the needy. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Noha Reda and her son Muhammad enjoy some freshly cooked lamb sausage made from sheep processed earlier in the week on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at their home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two primary Muslim holidays and features the Halal slaughter and preparation of an animal, with one third of the meat saved for the family, and the rest donated to the community and needy. Halal, which originates in respect for all life, requires the humane slaughter and minimal suffering of the animal. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Children try to keep the inflatable sheep aloft during an Eid al-Adha celebration held by the local Desi (Pakistani and Indian) community on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hiawatha Town Hall in Hiawatha, Iowa. Sheep, one of the many animals considered to be Halal, help symbolize the holiday of Eid al-Adha, as families are asked to donate meat to the community. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Safa Abdul Saboor, 7, holds an inflatable sheep during an Eid al-Adha celebration held by the local Desi (Pakistani and Indian) community on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hiawatha Town Hall in Hiawatha, Iowa. Sheep, one of the many animals considered to be Halal, help symbolize the holiday of Eid al-Adha, as families are asked to donate meat to the community. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
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