Kurban Bayrami marked in Batumi
Kurban Bayrami marked in Batumi

Georgian Muslims celebrated Kurban Bayrami, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice at the Batumi central mosque.

The Muslim community gathered before the sunrise and conducted the prayer outside the mosque.

Kurban Bayramı, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice is a religious holiday to mark Eid al-Adha. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to show his faithfulness to Allah. The Sacrifice Feast traditions include sacrificing an animal in a special ritual, visiting relatives and helping the poor.