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Eid al-Adha , 

Tunisia

 
01 Nov 2010 - 30 Nov 2010 Date to be confirmed  

Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' is one of the most important feasts in the Islamic calendar. The three-day festival commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son - although he was later allowed to sacrifice a ram in his son's place. In remembrance of this, a cow or ram is usually sacrificed as part of the religious celebrations with a portion of the meat being donated to the poor, sick or needy.

Times
All day.


Religion  History 


Where?

Throughout Tunisia

This festival is celebrated in most cities, towns and villages in Tunisia

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Office National du Tourisme Tunisien (ONTT)

1 Avenue Mohamed V
Tunis
1001
Tunisia

Tel +216 (0)1 371 044.
Email 

Website  www.tourismtunisia.com


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