![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579278-scaled.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat Al-Eid prayer at a mosque in Cairo, Egypt on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579276.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579289.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims pray at a mosque in Cairo, Egypt on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579288-scaled.jpg?w=370&h=247&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims pray at a mosque in Cairo, Egypt on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579281.jpg?w=448&h=247&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579280.jpg?w=370&h=247&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579279.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579286-scaled.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579284.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579285.jpg?w=599&h=396&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims pray at a mosque in Cairo, Egypt on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579287-scaled.jpg?w=593&h=396&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims pray at a mosque in Cairo, Egypt on 21 August 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579274.jpg?w=799&h=528&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims buy gifts for children after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579293.jpg?w=393&h=262&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims buy gifts for children after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Children enjoying after their families performing the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579294.jpg?w=393&h=262&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Children enjoying after their families performing the Salat al-Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims buy gifts for children after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579292.jpg?w=392&h=261&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims buy gifts for children after performing the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579291.jpg?w=404&h=261&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579290.jpg?w=392&h=261&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579282.jpg?w=607&h=402&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]
![Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180821_2_32024586_36579283.jpg?w=585&h=402&ssl=1 "Eid Al-Adha in Egypt")
Muslims gather to perform the Salat al Eid prayer at Amr bin As mosque in Cairo, Egypt during the first day of the Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) on 21 August, 2018 [Ahmed Al Sayed/Anadolu Agency]