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Nepalese Muslim celebrate Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid in Kathmandu

Nepaleses muslim gets 'surma' a herbal eye-liner applied on his eyes before offering ritual morning prayers during celebration of Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha on Saturday, September 02, 2017 in Kashmiri Jame Mosque, Kathmandu, Nepal. Bakra Eid, also known Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha in Arabic, is a 'Feast of Sacrifice' and celebrated as the time to give and to sacrifice. Nepalese goverment announced a public holiday on the occasion of Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha or Id-ul-Azha, one of the two major festivals for Muslims worldwide. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2157234
Date taken: 2 September 2017
Location: —
Photographer: Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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