Muslim communities across Ireland have been taking part in the celebration of EidAlAdha
"You will find people here from all different parts of the world," community worker Khaled El Fotooh told BBC News NI."It's a huge day for Muslims in Northern Ireland," he added.In Londonderry, North West Islamic Association chairman Sameh Hassan said about 200 people attended Saturday morning's event."It represents unity and equality and Muslims all over the world come together in their unique style," he said.
"We are relatively small in number in the north west so this is a good opportunity to come together." However, he said the Muslim population had grown in the north west a lot over the last few years, representing 17 countries.Image source,"There are lots of doctors and nurses from a Muslim background who have started working there in the last few years," he added.
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