Photos: Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha, offer prayers to mark the end of Hajj
The festival of Bakr-Eid, the dates for which are decided by the lunar calendar and sighting of the moon, was observed on Monday in the Western Hemisphere.
The festival of Eid al-Adha, or Bakr-Eid, marks the end of the holy month of Hajj for Muslims. While it was celebrated on Monday, September 12, in the Western Hemisphere – dates are decided by the lunar calendar and the sighting of the moon – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries in Asia celebrated Bakr-Eid on Tuesday.
Eid al-Adha literally translates to "festival of the sacrifice". Here's how the festival was celebrated in various countries: