Muslims across the country thronged places of worship to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the “festival of sacrifice”, with calls for the de-escalation of ethnic rhetoric dominating political campaigns.

Muslim faithful will this Wednesday gather at different mosques around the country to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.