Millions Celebrate Eid al-Adha Amidst Solidarity for Palestinians During Hajj Pilgrimage

Mecca, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Charity organizations facilitate Qurbani (animal sacrifice) on behalf of Muslims in various locations, including Gaza and Palestinian territories
Eid al-Adha honors Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice son Ismail as act of obedience to Allah
Final rites of Hajj include symbolic stoning of devil in Mina and start of Eid al-Adha celebrations
Hajj generates significant revenue for Saudi Arabia as major financial windfall for religious tourism
Hajj pilgrimage attracts over 1.8 million pilgrims annually
Millions of Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha this weekend
Muslims express solidarity with Palestinians during Eid prayers
Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute meat among family, friends, and poor during Eid al-Adha
Palestinians unable to travel for Hajj or celebrate Eid al-Adha due to conflict in Gaza
Millions Celebrate Eid al-Adha Amidst Solidarity for Palestinians During Hajj Pilgrimage

Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha this weekend, a four-day festival that coincides with the final days of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is an annual five-day ritual that takes place in Saudi Arabia and attracts over 1.8 million pilgrims each year.

The final rites of the Hajj include a symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, where masses of pilgrims embarked on the ritual under the soaring summer heat this Sunday. The stoning is one of the final rites of the Hajj and marks the start of Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, honors Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah. In commemoration of this story, Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute the meat among family, friends, and the poor.

However, due to conflict in Gaza, Palestinians were unable to travel for Hajj or celebrate Eid al-Adha this year. Muslims around the world have expressed their solidarity with Palestinians during Eid prayers.

Meanwhile, in Australia and other Western countries, Muslims pay charity organizations to facilitate Qurbani (animal sacrifice) on their behalf in various locations, including Gaza and Palestinian territories. Many Afghan Australians are also donating to help their families and friends in Afghanistan buy Eid clothes and groceries amidst the country's financial crisis.

The Hajj is not only a religious obligation for Muslims but also a major financial windfall for Saudi Arabia, which is trying to develop religious tourism. The kingdom received over 1.8 million pilgrims last year, generating significant revenue for the country.

Despite the heat-related challenges and security concerns, disabled pilgrims and elderly individuals participate in the Hajj each year. This year, Saudi Arabia invited 1000 more pilgrims from families of Palestinians killed or wounded in the war to perform Hajj.

In conclusion, Eid al-Adha is a significant celebration for Muslims worldwide, coinciding with the final rites of the Hajj pilgrimage. This year's celebrations are marked by solidarity with Palestinians who were unable to travel for Hajj or celebrate Eid al-Adha due to conflict in Gaza.


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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

The Associated Press News Sunday, 16 June 2024 04:06
  • Unique Points
    • Over 1.8 million pilgrims performed Hajj in 2024 (article fact)
    • 'Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha after completing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.' (article fact, not present in other articles)
    • 'Pilgrims spent up to three days in Mina, casting pebbles at pillars representing the devil and performing tawaf in Mecca.' (article fact, not present or contradicted by other articles)
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When is Eid al-Adha, and what is the celebration about?

SBS News Sunday, 16 June 2024 15:16
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    • Muslims in Australia and other Western countries pay charity organizations to facilitate Qurbani (animal sacrifice) on their behalf in various locations, including Gaza and Palestinian territories.
    • Many Afghan Australians are donating to help their families and friends in Afghanistan buy Eid clothes and groceries amidst the country’s financial crisis.
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    The article provides clear and factual information about Eid al-Adha and its significance in Islam. The author does not make any fallacious arguments or use inflammatory rhetoric. However, there are a few instances of appeals to authority that slightly reduce the score.
    • ]An Imam of the Elsedeaq Heidelberg Mosque in Melbourne, Alaa Elzokm OAM[
    • Founder of Helping Needy Afghans, Khalid Janbaz
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Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Sunday, 16 June 2024 15:18
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    • Palestinians in Gaza were unable to travel to Mecca this year due to closure of Rafah crossing and war situation.
    • Saudi Arabia invited 1000 more pilgrims from families of Palestinians killed or wounded in the war.
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    • ]Over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia for the start of Hajj.[
    • More than 1.8 million pilgrims performed Hajj in 2024
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    The article does not contain any formal logical fallacies. However, there are some issues with the author's framing of the situation. The author dichotomously depicts Israel's actions in Gaza as an 'onslaught' without providing context or acknowledging any justification for Israel's actions. This creates a negative and one-dimensional portrayal of Israel, which can influence readers to form a biased opinion against the country. Additionally, the author quotes several pilgrims expressing sadness about the situation in Gaza but does not present any counter-arguments or perspectives. This can lead to an imbalanced view of the issue for readers. Lastly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used by quoting Palestinians referring to Israel's actions as a 'war' and describing their feelings of being 'deprived'. These phrases can evoke strong emotions in readers and may influence them to form negative opinions about Israel without presenting the full context or other perspectives.
    • More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca for the start of Hajj, taking place this year against the harrowing backdrop of Israel’s continued onslaught on Gaza.
    • The annual pilgrimage began on Friday with crowds of robed worshippers circling the Kaaba, the black cubic structure at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, many expressing sadness eight months into Israel’s war on Gaza.
    • We were deprived of Hajj because of the closure of the crossing and because of the war and destruction,” Amna Abu Mutlaq, 75, told Al Jazeera. “We are unable to leave and every time we try to leave, they tell us that the crossing is closed and we cannot leave. They deprived us of everything.
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    The author Al Jazeera repeatedly mentions the 'harrowing backdrop of Israel's continued onslaught on Gaza', and quotes pilgrims expressing sadness about it. This is an example of political bias as it takes a clear stance against Israel and its actions towards Gaza.
    • More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca for the start of Hajj, taking place this year against the harrowing backdrop of Israel’s continued onslaught on Gaza.
      • One thousand more pilgrims, from the families of Palestinians killed or wounded in the war, who were already outside Gaza before Rafah was closed, were invited by King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
        • Palestinians in Gaza were not able to travel to Mecca this year because of the closure of the Rafah crossing in May when Israel extended its ground offensive into the strip’s southern city of Rafah on the border with Egypt.
          • We were deprived of Hajj because of the closure of the crossing and because of the war and destruction.
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          Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax

          Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Sahar Al Sunday, 16 June 2024 15:19
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            • Hajj is a major financial windfall for Saudi Arabia trying to develop religious tourism
            • Mohammed Farouk, a Pakistani pilgrim, considers hajj very important for him as a Muslim
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            • ]Over 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat[
            • Over 1.8 million pilgrims performed Hajj
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          Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

          ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Sunday, 16 June 2024 15:20
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            • Palestinians were unable to travel for Hajj or celebrate Eid al-Adha due to conflict in Gaza
            • Muslims around the world celebrated and prayed for Palestinians during Eid al-Adha
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