Muslims gather to take part in a morning prayer as they celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, in Quirino Grandstand, Manila, on June 28, 2023. (Juan Carlo de Vela/MANILA BULLETIN)
Nearly 9,000 Muslims gathered in Manila to celebrate Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice on Wednesday, June 28.
According to the Manila Police District (MPD), around 2,000 Muslims went to the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park for Eid gatherings.
The event at the historic ground started years ago in an attempt to accommodate all of its members in the country.
The crowd waited for the 7 a.m. prayers, followed by the imam's (religious leader) sermon.
Thousands of Muslims pray at the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila, June 28, 2023, to celebrate Eid'l Adha. (Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN)
At the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, the number of Muslims was recorded at 2,500, while 800 people flocked to the San Andres Complex.
Around 2,000 Muslims went to Masjid Al-Shatie, AI Nor, Alyusop, and Almena mosques in Baseco Compound to hold their traditional celebration.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Muslims arrived in groups at AI-Fatah Mosque in Quiapo, Masjid Mosque along Dagonoy Street, Masjid Al- Tawfiq in Barangay Hall Port, Abella Court in Malate, and Al-Shabar Mosque in Blumentrit.
The MPD said it has deployed 220 personnel to secure various checkpoints leading to the mosques in the city where large crowds of Muslims were expected to gather.
Eid'l Adha is considered the largest of the two important holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world which usually lasts three to four days
During Eid'l Adha, Muslims slaughter sheep, goats, cows, or camels to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son at Allah's command.