Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha.
Eid prayers are being held at Croke Park, led by Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri.
Five hundred members of Ireland’s Muslim community are celebrating Eid al-Adha.
The festival of sacrifice, is celebrated throughout the Muslim world to mark Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God. Cows, camels, goats and sheep are traditionally slaughtered on this day. It is the biggest gathering of Muslims in Ireland since the pandemic began and an increase on the attendance of 200 last year, when Croke Park also hosted the All Ireland Eid al-Adha celebrations. Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri from Blanchardstown mosque led the Eid prayers.
GAA President Larry McCarthy said the organization was happy to once again welcome the Muslim community to Croke Park in celebration of the spirit of togetherness.
