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Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo

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Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction

An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.

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Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war and shortages

In the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions as displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow the Islamic holiday.

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: Lamb essentials for all at Eid al-Adha

As Muslims across Europe and beyond celebrate Eid al-Adha by sacrificing a lamb (or other livestock) for a community feast, The Kitchen explores how some Italian regions prepare their lamb for very similar reasons.

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WATCH: Muslims around the world perform Eid al-Adha prayer

Thousands of Muslims in Indonesia's conservative region Aceh on Sumatra island gather at a field near the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque on Thursday to perform Eid al-Adha prayer.

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WATCH: Hundreds of thousands of Muslims brave heat at Hajj pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

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In Pakistan, cows hoisted from rooftop ahead of Eid al-Adha

Cows are lifted by a crane from the roof of a building in preparation for Eid al-Adha, or the "Feast of Sacrifice," in the city of Karachi, Pakistan

Travel News

Man avoids travel restrictions by dressing up as his wife

The man covered his face and checked in on his wife's ID to board the domestic flight. But his trick was discovered by a flight attendant onboard.

Cyprus

Erdogan tells Turkish Cypriots Ankara supports two-state solution

The President of Turkey threw his weight behind a two-state solution for the Mediterranean island during a controversial visit to mark the 47th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.