Muslims around the world observe Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” in conjunction with the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Multiple outlets describe the holiday as occurring during the Hajj period, beginning on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Many worshippers gather for prayers and celebrations that mark the occasion. In Saudi Arabia, where Hajj is taking place, the pilgrimage draws more than 1.7 million people seeking religious fulfilment during the days of Hajj. Coverage also highlights how the observance is widely marked across countries, including through photo documentation curated by news photo editors. The Independent frames Eid al-Adha’s timing within the Hajj calendar, while Al Jazeera emphasizes the scale of the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during the same period. Together, the reports present Eid al-Adha as a global religious observance whose start aligns with the main Hajj days.