Eidul Adha was celebrated in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states and in the Afghan camps in Pakistan on Sunday. The Afghans living in refugee camps in northwest Pakistan celebrated the occasion with Saudi Arabia. The camps include Shamshatu, Zanday, Baghban and Harasan. Over a hundred thousand people attended the largest Eid congregation at Shamshatu camp. Strict security arrangements were made for the congregation. Europe, United States and the Far Eastern countries also celebrated the Eid on Sunday. In Britain, over 1,500 small and large Eid congregations were held, while in France the main congregation for Eid was held in the central mosque of Paris. In the US, major Eid congregations were held in Virginia, Maryland and New York. Pakistanis are celebrating the Eid today (Monday).
