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Eid prayer draws thousands of Niagara Muslims to Queenston Heights

Eid prayer draws thousands of Niagara Muslims to Queenston Heights
Gathering was organized by mosques across the region

Muslims from across Niagara joined together Sunday for prayers at Queenston Heights Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake to mark Eid al-Adha.

The Muslim holiday commemorates the sacrifice and devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim, or Abraham, to Allah and emphasizes the importance of sacrifice, charity and selflessness today.

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Organizers were preparing for thousands of Niagara Muslims to gather in Queenston Heights Park Sunday to celebrate Eid al-Adha. 

 Karena Walter St. Catharines Standard

A pair women lean in for a selfie before prayers start at Queenston Heights Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake for Niagara Muslims celebrating Ed al-Adha Sunday.

 Karena Walter St. Catharines Standard

Young and old members of Niagara’s Muslim community joined together Sunday at Queenston Heights Park on the Niagara River Parkway.

 Karena Walter St. Catharines Standard

Niagara Parks Police estimated the crowd sized 5,000 people at Queenston Heights Park on the Niagara River Parkway Sunday for Eid celebrations.

 Karena Walter St. Catharines Standard
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