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Iraqi butchers slaughter sheep for Eid al-Adha December 12, 2007 in the Sadr City district of Baghdad. Eid al-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice) is a a religious festival practiced by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son on the command of God.

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Copyright: 2007 Scott Nelson
Image Size: 4134x2758 / 3.6MB; Baghdad Eid Iraq Iraqis Islam Sadr City Shia Shiite Ul-Adha al Adha al-Adha festivals holidays livestock religion sacrifice sectarian sheep Adha celebration festival holiday Muslim Islamic tradition symbolism slaughter
Contained in galleries: Iraq War 2003-2007

Iraqi butchers slaughter sheep for Eid al-Adha December 12, 2007 in the Sadr City district of Baghdad. Eid al-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice) is a a religious festival practiced by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son on the command of God.