PHOTOS: Muslims convene for prayers to mark Eid al-Adha

A section of Muslim faithful in Nairobi on Sunday gathered at the San Siro grounds in Majengo, Pumwani to mark Eid al-Adha.

The faithful had convened for prayers led by Imam Hassan Ali to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

The celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to Allah and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. 

The Feast of Sacrifice is one of Islam's two most important holidays.

The holiday celebrates the time when Ibrahim had a dream which he believed was a message from Allah asking him to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.

The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son.

As Ibrahim was about to kill his son, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.

In some countries, Muslims sacrifice a sheep or goat and the meat is shared equally between family, friends and the poor.

Eid usually starts with Muslims going to the Mosque for prayers.

They dress in their best clothes and thank Allah for all the blessings they have received.