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In Pictures: Eid celebrated around the world

Coronavirus has had an impact on Eid al-Adha celebrations this year.

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Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid.

Eid al-Adha – the festival of sacrifice – follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims walk around the Kabba at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims walk around the Kabba at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP)
The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over every aspect of this year’s pilgrimage
The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over every aspect of this year’s pilgrimage (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP)
Socially distancing worshippers wearing masks offer Eid al-Adha prayer at a mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia
Socially distancing worshippers wearing masks offer Eid al-Adha prayer at a mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia (AP/Kemal Softic)
Social distancing is observed at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon
Social distancing is observed at the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon (AP/Hassan Ammar)
Muslims gather inside the Hagia Sophia, recently converted back to a mosque, in Istanbul
Muslims gather inside the Hagia Sophia, recently converted back to a mosque, in Istanbul (Pool via AP)

Curtailed celebrations are taking place in the UK and Ireland.

Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque
Worshippers observe social distancing as they arrive at the Bradford Grand Mosque (Danny Lawson/PA)
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