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Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic's shadow
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world were observing yet another major Islamic holiday Tuesday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns about the highly-infectious delta variant of the coronavirus.
by Associated Press
Jul. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm
Muslims offer prayers during the first day of Eid al-Adha, outside the iconic Haghia Sophia in the historic Sultan Ahmed district of Istanbul, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Thousands of Muslims attended dawn Eid al-Adha prayers in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Mucahid Yapici)
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world were observing yet another major Islamic holiday Tuesday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns about the highly-infectious delta variant of the coronavirus.