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Jordanians celebrate Eid Al Adha

Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Mecca on Saturday (Reuters photo by Ammar Awad)
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Mecca on Saturday (Reuters photo by Ammar Awad)

Jordanians mark Eid Al Adha today along with Muslims around the world by sacrificing sheep and cattle and exchanging visits with family members and friends.

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