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Young boy holds a calf inside livestock market. 25th of May 2026, Banha, Egypt...Eid al-Adha, the ''Festival of Sacrifice,'' is the second major holiday in the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) absolute faith and willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It coincides with the conclusion of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Prior to the celebration day Muslims buy the animal (cattle, camels or sheep) through livestock markets which flourish in the week before the feast. Banha’s livestock market is considered one of the biggest in Egypt with vendors coming from different governrates around the country to sell their livestock.