Türkiye marks 1st day of Eid al-Adha with prayers, rituals
Millions across Türkiye marked the first day of Eid al-Adha on May 27, traveling to reunite with family and gathering at mosques for prayer before partaking in the traditional ritual sacrifice.
In the early hours of dawn, millions of Muslims gathered to perform Eid prayers nationwide. In particular, crowds overflowed from centuries-old mosques such as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul and the Selimiye Mosque in the northwestern province of Edirne, with worshippers filling courtyards to pray.
Following the prayers, long lines formed in the courtyards as people exchanged festive greetings, keeping a generations-old tradition vibrant.
As one of the most significant Islamic holidays, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s profound test of faith through the ritual sacrifice of livestock and the subsequent distribution of meat to the underprivileged.
