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Published 24 Oct, 2012 02:13pm

Anticipating Eid

Eidul Azha honours Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael on the order of God, who according to tradition then provided a lamb in the boy's place. Cows, camels, goats and sheep are traditionally slaughtered on this holy day. - Text by AFP

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