Palestinians prepare for Eid Al Adha - in pictures

A look at the livestock market in Nablus in the West Bank as Palestinians prepare to mark Eid Al Adha

epa06167954 Palestinian vendors sell sacrificial animals at a livestock market ahead of Eid al-Adha, in the West Bank town of Nablus, 28 August 2017. Eid al-Adha is the holiest of the two Muslims holidays celebrated each year, it marks the yearly Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) to visit Mecca, the holiest place in Islam. Muslims slaughter a sacrificial animal and split the meat into three parts, one for the family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor and needy. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH

Palestinian vendors sell sacrificial animals at a livestock market ahead of Eid Al Adha in the West Bank town of Nablus. Alaa Badarneh / EPA

The National staff

Aug 30, 2017

Powered by automated translation

__________________

Read more on Eid Al Adha

Podcast: The spiritual side of Hajj the media rarely shows
Hajj pilgrims visit Mount Al Noor in Mecca - in pictures
Hajj 2017: All you need to know

Middle East and North Africa World

WEEKEND EDITION

Bollywood churning out 'pro-government' fare ahead of Indian elections, film critic says

How Germany's anti-Israel voices aim to break the silence

Is there hope for the future of tropical forests?

Weekend Essay: Israel killed 31 members of my family, yet it’s vital to speak out against Hamas

Why do people tell me I'm 'lucky' to have my husband, but not vice versa?

More from the national