Eid al-Adha

Clothes are on display at the Mar Design tailor shop in central St. Louis in northern Senegal.

Muslims in Senegal prepare for Eid al-Adha celebrations

Lifestyle & Belief

People in Senegal are getting ready for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice. Families around the world will slaughter an animal, like a sheep or goat, to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, in obedience to God. And as people choose what to wear, tailors are cramming to complete their outfit orders in time.

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Belief
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The Ebola outbreak quiets an important Muslim holiday in Guinea

Belief

Should the Muslim holiday of Eid be a school holiday? New York City is considering it

Lifestyle & Belief

New York Muslims fight for days off

Global Politics

Saudi Arabia Detains Suspected Spies

Global Politics

Saudi Arabia has arrested 18 people suspected of espionage, including one Iranian citizen. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Saudi journalist, Ahmed al Omran, about suspicion that Iraq may be involved in the alleged espionage.

The World

Experiencing the True Eid al-Adha

Arts, Culture & Media

This year, reporter Beenish Ahmed celebrated Eid al-Adha in a way she hadn’t before: in her parents’ home country of Pakistan.

The World

Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Libya’s Ruins

Lifestyle & Belief

Muslims around the world recently celebrated Eid al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice.” Correspondent Marine Olivesi spent the holiday with Libyan families who have moved in to the ruins of the old regime – quite literally.

‘Khar Bii’: Senegal’s Sheep Idol

Arts, Culture & Media

A television show in Senegal is a competition that is not about voice or dance moves, but about who has got the most beautiful sheep.

Pick Your Favorite Sheep

There is a popular show on television in Senegal called Khar Bii, or This Sheep. It’s an American Idol-style contest show in Dakar which seeks to find the finest sheep before the Eid al-Adha festival. Taking inspiration from the show, here are eight great sheep for you to rate […]