Muslim residents of the city gathered in their respective mosques or prayer fields during the morning hours of Tuesday to observe Eid al-Adha, an Islamic holiday that celebrates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son at the behest of Allah, the Arabic word for God.
Eid In Paterson
Early morning, hundreds of Muslims gathered behind School 5 to offer Eid prayer. After 30 days of fasting, not being able to eat from dawn until dusk, today is a time for feasting, spending time with friends and relatives.