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Tehran locals gathered at a temporary site for butchering and selling of lambs and sheep in Tehran on Wednesday as the Iranian capital observed Eid al-Adha rituals on Wednesday.
Celebrations come as new six-day lockdown came into force in Tehran on Tuesday due to a spike in COVID infections.
For this reason, prayers were held only in a few small mosques in Tehran under strict restrictions.
"More people were celebrating Eid al-Adha in previous years. But [this year] because of coronavirus, by following the [health] guidelines, the presence of people decreased. However, the people were still present because, in the end, communication with God is very effective in overcoming calamities," said Amir Shirazi, a Tehran resident inside the Abuzar mosque.
Eid al-Adha, or the 'Feast of the Sacrifice,' is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar as it celebrates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah.
Iran: Tehran observes Eid al-Adha rituals despite COVID concerns
Tehran locals gathered at a temporary site for butchering and selling of lambs and sheep in Tehran on Wednesday as the Iranian capital observed Eid al-Adha rituals on Wednesday.
Celebrations come as new six-day lockdown came into force in Tehran on Tuesday due to a spike in COVID infections.
For this reason, prayers were held only in a few small mosques in Tehran under strict restrictions.
"More people were celebrating Eid al-Adha in previous years. But [this year] because of coronavirus, by following the [health] guidelines, the presence of people decreased. However, the people were still present because, in the end, communication with God is very effective in overcoming calamities," said Amir Shirazi, a Tehran resident inside the Abuzar mosque.
Eid al-Adha, or the 'Feast of the Sacrifice,' is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar as it celebrates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah.
NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV
Tehran locals gathered at a temporary site for butchering and selling of lambs and sheep in Tehran on Wednesday as the Iranian capital observed Eid al-Adha rituals on Wednesday.
Celebrations come as new six-day lockdown came into force in Tehran on Tuesday due to a spike in COVID infections.
For this reason, prayers were held only in a few small mosques in Tehran under strict restrictions.
"More people were celebrating Eid al-Adha in previous years. But [this year] because of coronavirus, by following the [health] guidelines, the presence of people decreased. However, the people were still present because, in the end, communication with God is very effective in overcoming calamities," said Amir Shirazi, a Tehran resident inside the Abuzar mosque.
Eid al-Adha, or the 'Feast of the Sacrifice,' is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar as it celebrates the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah.