A Sunni cleric from Golestan Province stated: "The gathering of Muslims for prayer and other ceremonies of Eid al-Adha is a sign of unity and social cohesion."

The Friday Prayer Imam of Oshnavieh stated: "In truth, the days of standing at Arafat, the blessed Eid al-Adha, the stoning of the Jamarat, and distancing oneself from Satan convey this message: that as long as unity and solidarity exist among Muslims, the enemies cannot invade Muslim lands and dominate the Muslims."

Muslims across the globe marked the major Islamic occasion Eid al-Adha holding communal prayers.

The former Grand Mufti of Bosnia has highlighted the plight of Palestinian children amid the global observance of Eid al-Adha, stressing that the greatest tragedy of our time is not violence, but indifference to the suffering of others.

The representative of the Supreme Leader in West Azerbaijan and the Friday Prayer Leader of Urmia said: "If the Islamic Ummah correctly responds to the divine call—which is unity among Muslims—then the masters of the world would be Muslims today, and no oppression would be inflicted upon the Islamic world. They would not be committing all those crimes ...

The Friday Prayer Leader of Zabol, in his sermons for the blessed Eid al-Adha prayer, described this Eid as a day of "submission" and "absolute servitude."

The representative of the Supreme Leader in Sistan and Baluchestan stated: "The pillars of Hajj—such as Ihram, Sa'y, and sacrifice—are symbols from which Muslims must learn throughout their entire lives. Eid al-Adha signifies the slaughter of selfishness and carnal desires in the way of the Lord."

The President described Eid al-Adha as a magnificent manifestation of devotion, sacrifice, and submission to the Almighty, and emphasized the tangible role of this Eid in strengthening the resilience of the Iranian nation against threats and offensives.

The director of the Khademiyeh School of North Khorasan stated: "We hope that Eid al-Adha marks the beginning of a new chapter of empathy, solidarity, unity, and national and religious integration, formed under the guidance of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, officials, and the people, and that the nation of Islamic Iran may have a good life in ...

The Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has extended congratulation to the world Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha stressing the occasion as a valuable opportunity for Muslims to distance themselves from divisions and strengthen their solidarity in face of enemies.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic celebrations: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UN agency held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

At least 23 Palestinians, including children, were killed and 70 more injured as the Israeli army continued its genocidal attacks across the Gaza Strip on the third day of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's holiest festivals.

A member of the Supreme Council of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought stated: "If we consider Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Mab'ath, Eid al-Adha, and also the great Congress of Hajj, which is a massive gathering of the Islamic Ummah, we see how much God Almighty emphasizes the issue of unity."

A senior Iranian cleric has hailed Eid al-Adha as an axis of unity among Muslims across the globe.

 Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual of casting stones at the Jamarat pillars on Friday morning, marking the first day of Eid al-Adha and one of the key rituals of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, western Saudi Arabia, Anadolu reports.

Millions of Iranians across the country attended the Eid al-Adha prayer, one of the two major Islamic Eids celebrated in the world of Islam.

Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Hojjatoleslam Hamid Shahriari congratulated the entire Islamic Ummah on the arrival of Eid al-Adha, the great day of monotheism and servitude.

PPS said that the number of Palestinians detained since the onset of Israel’s relentless aggression on October 7, 2023, has reached 9,280, including children and women. The detainees were either detained and taken by the army from their homes and at military checkpoints, or forced under pressure to hand themselves to Israel.

Displaced and war-torn, women in Gaza baked sweets with the simple ingredients available to mark Eid al-Adha. (photo)

Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi has sent message to congratulate the Muslim leaders on the major Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha.