Eid al-Adha, the second major holiday for Muslims, falls this week, as confirmed by Saudi Arabia. Here's more about Islam's second major holiday.

Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major Islamic holiday that commemorates a profound act of faith.

Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, began on Monday (May 30). Government employees will enjoy the Eid holiday until May 31. Accordingly, Sunday (May 24) was the last working day before Eid.

Eid al-Adha will take place on May 27 and will be celebrated by an estimated 2 billion Muslims worldwide, including thousands in Ohio.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will take part in three programmes on the day of Eid-ul-Azha tomorrow. He will join the main Eid congregation at the National Eidgah in the capital at 7:30 am, said Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.

Eid al-Adha, the second of two major holidays in Islam, is here. Find out when Muslims celebrate and why.

At least 130 people were injured in Dhaka on Eid day while slaughtering sacrificial animals and cutting meat, with many receiving treatment at different hospitals across the capital. Among them was Md Omar Faruk,

Today is Yawm al-Arafah, the day before Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's major holidays. Here's what makes it such a special day for Muslims.