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.
