Eid al Adha or The Feast of The Sacrifice is one of the most important festivities for Muslims celebrated all over the world. It commemorates Ibrahim´s willingness to kill his own son to God who once he saw his commitment, put a sheep in place instead. It also marks the end of Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which according to the Koran, Muslims must do at least once in their lifetime to free of all sins.

During Eid al Adha, Muslims dressed in their best costumes prepare for a day of prayers, greetings with family and friends, slaughtering of animals and charity to the poor.

They usually attend prayers at the Mosque in their morning and afterwards sacrifice a goat, sheep or cow to be shared with family and the poor. Just in Pakistan, 10 million animals are slaughtered on this day according to the International Business Times. In the UK this is only allowed at a slaughterhouse in a humane way. Families who cannot afford this or do not have animals, must donate money to charity which will provide food for the poor.