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Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice

Low Severity Asia Saudi Arabia
Date Occurred May 27, 2026 14:19 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 27, 2026
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The sacred holiday coincides with Hajj, drawing over 1.7 million pilgrims seeking spiritual fulfilment in Saudi Arabia.

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  • ID #4151
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 27, 2026
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