Muslims across Southeast Asia gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, on May 27, 2026. The second major holiday in Islam saw approximately 2 billion pilgrims worldwide offering prayers as a sign of devotion, adherence, and unity. In Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, worshippers prayed at mosques, train stations, streets, and beaches, reflecting the holiday's widespread observance.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim population, prayers took place at iconic locations. At the Dian al-Mahri Mosque, also known as the Golden Dome Mosque, in Depok, West Java, pilgrims gathered for morning prayers. Women prayed outside a closed store in Jakarta, while others arrived for prayers at dawn. A drone captured a massive crowd praying on a street in Jakarta, and at the Great Mosque of al-Azhar, worshippers filled the courtyard. On Ancol beach in Jakarta, an aerial view showed hundreds offering prayers by the sea. In Banda Aceh, the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque hosted an impressive gathering, while in Denpasar, Bali, Muslims prayed in a local setting. On the slopes of Mount Merapi in Sleman, Yogyakarta, prayers were held against a volcanic backdrop.
Philippines
In the Philippines, Muslim women with a cat were seen after a prayer session at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City. A huge crowd, including children, gathered for prayers at the same location. In Quiapo, Manila, Filipino Muslims prayed in the streets. A child looked around at balloons as people gathered for morning prayers at a park in Quezon City, highlighting the festive atmosphere.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, two boys waited for their father to finish morning prayers in Klang, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. The scene depicted a quiet moment of family devotion during the holiday.
Diverse Settings for Prayer
The celebrations demonstrated the flexibility of Muslim worship, with prayers held in various settings: at Kampung Banda train station in Jakarta, on the edge of the sea, and even in the middle of the road. These images underscore the unity and devotion of Muslims during Eid al-Adha, as they come together to honor the festival's significance.
