Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Muslims gather for prayers to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Nairobi, Kenya (Sayyid Abdul Azim/AP)

Millions of Muslims across the globe – including in countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Kenya and Yemen – are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays of the Islamic calendar.

Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”, the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.