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Prayers in Delhi for Eid al-Adha

 

Tuesday 08 November 2011 01:00 GMT
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Young girl between thousands prayers as Eid al-Adha, (the festival of sacrifice), gets underway
Young girl between thousands prayers as Eid al-Adha, (the festival of sacrifice), gets underway (AP)

A young girl in a vivid purple veil stands out among the thousands offering prayers as Eid al-Adha (the festival of sacrifice) gets underway in Delhi yesterday. The festival commemorates the story of Ibrahim (Abraham) and his willingness to sacrifice his son to God. AP/Gurinder Osan

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