WAVE Country Muslims gather for major Islamic religious celebration

By Charles Gazaway | September 1, 2017 at 9:22 PM EDT - Updated August 16 at 6:35 AM

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Hundreds of Muslims from the Louisville area gathered at the Kentucky Exposition Center for the Eid al-Adha prayer.

Eid al-Adha, which means Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the two most important Islamic festivals celebrated annually.

The multi-day festival commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God.

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