It's known as the festival of sacrifice, and Eid al-Adha generally brings Muslims in Calgary and around the world together for multiple days of congregational prayers and community gatherings. While celebrations usually begin with a morning prayer, many Calgary Muslims won't be praying shoulder-to-shoulder. Last year, tens of thousands of Calgary Muslims gathered together to mark the celebration, which is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated annually. In a statement, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said this year's Eid was set to be a different kind of celebration. "Normally, Eid al-Adha commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca — something that was cancelled this year for public health reasons," Kenney said.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2020 12:00 UTC