Religion

Charlotte area Muslims to gather Monday for holiday

In 2015, Charlotte area Muslims celebrate Eid Al Adha, also know as the holiday of sacrifice, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This year, on Monday morning, they will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center to commrmorate Abraham’s obedience to God and the pilgramage to Mecca -- the Haj -- made every year by millions of Muslims.
In 2015, Charlotte area Muslims celebrate Eid Al Adha, also know as the holiday of sacrifice, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This year, on Monday morning, they will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center to commrmorate Abraham’s obedience to God and the pilgramage to Mecca -- the Haj -- made every year by millions of Muslims. Davie Hinshaw dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com

Charlotte area Muslims will gather Monday morning at the Charlotte Convention Center to celebrate Eid Al Adha – the Holiday of Sacrifice.

The three-day holiday commemorates Abraham’s obedience to God thousands of years ago and the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca – called the Haj – that millions of present-day Muslims make every year.

In the tradition of Abraham, many Muslims will sacrifice a goat or lamb during these holy days and donate the meat to the needy.

The Monday gathering will begin at 9 a.m., followed by prayer and a short service at 10 a.m. It will be held in the convention center’s Exhibit Hall B, at 501 S. College Street.

Tim Funk: 704-358-5703, @timfunk

This story was originally published September 11, 2016 at 11:42 AM with the headline "Charlotte area Muslims to gather Monday for holiday."

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