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In photos: Indonesian Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha During COVID-19, Donating Meat To Needy
In photos: Indonesian Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha During COVID-19, Donating Meat To Needy

Usually during Eid, sales of livestock for animal sacrifices surge in Indonesia, but this year the sales are about half of last year’s for local cattle sellers, indicating a tough and uncertain economic climate. Prayers were held outdoors at Jakarta’s largest mosque, observing COVID-19 safety measures like temperature checks and socially-distanced prayer rugs.

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In Photos: Balinese Hindus perform purification ritual amid pandemic
In Photos: Balinese Hindus perform purification ritual amid pandemic

Nyepi Day, or The Day of Silence, is a Hindu new year celebration unique to Bali. For 24 hours, the festival looks a lot like social distancing. But Balinese authorities are also allowing tens of thousands to attend ceremonies during the pandemic — and experts fear that despite warnings to limit gatherings, the coronavirus will spread.

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