Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Adha

TANA. November 1. KAZINFORM Absattar Hajji Derbisali, Supreme Mufti of Kazakhstan, has congratulated the Muslims of Kazakhstan on Eid al-Adha and the historic milestone - the 20th anniversary of independence, Meshet.kz says quoting the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan.

Eid al-Adha ( "feast of sacrifice ") or "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

Eid al-Adha celebrations start after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. The date is approximately 70 days (2 months and 10 days) after the end of the month of Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr.