Two Muslims feature in a selfie during the celebration of Eid al-Adha at the Stadium on Wednesday May 27. They were celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Muslims in Rwanda on Wednesday, May 27, joined millions around the world in celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals.
Thousands of members of the Rwanda Muslim Community gathered at Kigali Pele Stadium for morning prayers before joining their families and communities for the celebrations. Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and obedience to Allah when he was willing to sacrifice his son, Ismail, before Allah provided a ram in his place.
The prayers were led by the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, who called on Muslims to remain united and steadfast in their faith, saying Eid should strengthen both spirituality and social cohesion.
The New Times photographer Craish Bahizi attended the celebrations and captured some of the day’s highlights.
Muslims arrive at Kigali Pele Stadium for the morning prayer.
Muslim faithfuls buy some items around the stadium
Women and men and youths during the prayer at the stadium.
Former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Abdul Karim Gahutu (left), Abbas Mukama, Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption (2nd left), and other Muslims attend Eid al-Adha morning prayers at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, May 27.
The prayer to mark Eid al-Adha held at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Former FERWACY boss and current Rayon Sports president Abdallah Murenzi (c) during the prayer.
Thousands of faithfuls during the prayer.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah when he accepted a divine command to sacrifice his son Ismail, though Allah provided a ram in his place.
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda leads the prayer
The morning prayer was led by Mufti of Rwanda, Sindayigaya.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah when he accepted a divine command to sacrifice his son Ismail, though Allah provided a ram in his place.
Mufti of Rwanda leads the prayer in celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals.
The prayer serve as a way of celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah when he accepted a divine command to sacrifice his son Ismail, though Allah provided a ram in his place.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah when he accepted a divine command to sacrifice his son Ismail, though Allah provided a ram in his place.
Former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (R) during the prayer with other Muslims.
Mufti of Rwanda leads the prayer in celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals.
Addressing thousands of worshippers, the Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Mussa Sindayigaya, called on Muslims to remain united and steadfast in their faith, saying Eid should strengthen both spirituality and social cohesion. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
The celebrations of the day in Rwanda took place at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Thousands of Muslims during the morning prayer
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah when he accepted a divine command to sacrifice his son Ismail, though Allah provided a ram in his place.
The prayers were led by the Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya, who called on Muslims to remain united and steadfast in their faith, saying Eid should strengthen both spirituality and social cohesion.
Muslims during a morning prayer to observe Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, May 27. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, addresses members of the Rwanda Muslim Community during the prayer.
Former Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (R) during the prayer with other Muslims.
Members of Rwanda Muslim community follow Mufti of Rwanda's remarks during the prayer.
Muslims pose for a photo at the prayer to mark the celebration of Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday May 27. All photos by Craish Bahizi
One of the thousands of believers who attended the prayer poses for a photo.
Women pose for a photo after the prayer in Kigali.
A photo of two ladies before returning in their families for celebrating the Eid al-Adha
The prayer to mark Eid al-Adha held at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Participants greet each other at the stadium.
Muslim faithfuls greet each other at the praye
Women posing for a group photo after the prayer.
A young boy chats with his father , as former Mufti of Rwanda Abdulkarim Gahutu (c) interacts with other person.