Saudi Arabia confirms Eid al-Adha. See Columbus Eid prayer times, locations
The Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha commemorates the 10th day of the final month of Dhul Hijjah. Many Muslims are observing the first days of the blessed month, while others are preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
With Saudi Arabia confirming the date of Eid al-Adha as June 6, nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and roughly 1% of Ohioans who are Muslim will celebrate. Muslims will hug their friends and family and greet them with 'Eid Mubarak,' meaning 'blessed festival' in Arabic.
Looking for Eid prayer locations in Columbus? Find one near you below.
According to the Quran, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, for the sake of God, but God stopped him and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead.
Eid is a time of prayer and celebration, and Columbus, Ohio, has multiple locations hosting gatherings.
Date: June 6
Location: Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Hall, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus
Takbeer: 8:30 a.m.
Salat: 9:00 a.m.
Prayer will NOT be at any of the NICC locations. More information can be found on the NICC website.
Date: June 6
Address: Bill McDonald Sports Complex, 4990 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
First Eid prayer: 9 a.m.
Second Eid prayer: 10:45 a.m.
Prayer will NOT be at the Polaris Masjid location. More information can be found on Polaris' Instagram page.
Date: June 6
Address: Columbus Crew Stadium, One Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus
Doors open: 7 a.m.
Eid Salat: 9 a.m.
Masjid Ibnu Taymiyah will only have ONE prayer. More information can be found on its Instagram.
Date: June 6
Address: 4615 Northtowne Blvd., Columbus
First Prayer: 7 a.m.
Second Prayer: 8:30 a.m.
Third Prayer: 9 a.m.
Date: June 6
Address: 4501 Refugee Road, Columbus,
First Prayer: 7 a.m.
Second Prayer: 8 a.m.
Third Prayer: 9 a.m.
Fourth Prayer: 10 a.m.
Date: June 6
Address: Valleydale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd, Columbus
Eid Salat: 8 a.m.
Date: June 6
Address: 591 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus
First Prayer: 7:30 a.m.
Second Prayer: 8:30 a.m.
Third Prayer: 10 a.m.
This may be updated with more Eid prayer locations in Columbus. Is your local Columbus mosque having an Eid al-Adha prayer? Please contact Mariyam Muhammad with event information.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Saudi Arabia confirms Eid al-Adha. See Columbus Eid prayer times, locations
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