Muslims of New York city and surrounding area residents gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha on December 19th 2007.  This marked the first day of a three day celebration that takes place at the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).

On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. During the celebration, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter.

During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham.  One of Abraham’s main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son.  Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah’s will. When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his “sacrifice” had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superseded all others that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to Allah

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