Posts tagged Eid al adha
In Photos: Migrants in Malaysia celebrated Eid under stricter lockdown rules, banning mosque
In Photos: Migrants in Malaysia celebrated Eid under stricter lockdown rules, banning mosque

When COVID-19 cases surged in Malaysia’s refugee and migrant communities, the government imposed a stricter lockdown ban on foreigners, even while lifting restrictions on businesses and gatherings. Foreigners aren’t allowed to enter a mosque or perform ritual animal sacrifices, which meant an usually difficult Eid al-Adha celebration this year.

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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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