Tripoli, May 28, 2026 – The Chinese Ambassador to Libya congratulated the Libyan people on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha.
He expressed his wishes that Libya achieve peace, stability, development, and prosperity as soon as possible, and that the Libyan people enjoy health, well-being, happiness, and success.
The ambassador stated that Chinese Muslims celebrate this occasion with joy and merriment, just like Muslims around the world, expressing his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the friendly Libyan people on this happy occasion.
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Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is a major Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. According to tradition, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead, and the holiday is marked by prayer, charity, and the ritual slaughter of livestock. Its history is rooted in this biblical and Quranic story, and it is observed annually during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, coinciding with the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mecca
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, located in western Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the sacred structure towards which Muslims pray. Historically, Mecca has been a major pilgrimage center for centuries, and every year millions of Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage there, following a tradition dating back to the time of Abraham.
Hajj
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, required of all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it at least once in their lifetime. Its origins trace back to the Prophet Abraham, who, according to Islamic tradition, built the Kaaba as a monotheistic house of worship. The pilgrimage culminates in rites at the Grand Mosque and surrounding sites, commemorating the trials of Abraham, his wife Hagar, and their son Ishmael.
Mecca
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, located in western Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the sacred structure within the Masjid al-Haram mosque that Muslims face during prayer. For centuries, Mecca has been the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty for all able-bodied Muslims, drawing millions of visitors annually.
Kaaba
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the holiest site in Islam. According to Islamic tradition, it was originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as a monotheistic house of worship, and it has been a focal point for pilgrimage and prayer for centuries. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their daily prayers, and it is the
Mecca
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, located in western Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the sacred structure toward which Muslims pray. As the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Mecca has been a center of religious devotion and trade for centuries.
Kaaba
The Kaaba is a sacred, cube-shaped building located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered the most holy site in Islam, believed to have been originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as a house of monotheistic worship. Today, Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their daily prayers, and it is the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque, also known as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, is one of the world’s largest and most stunning mosques, completed in 2007. Its design blends Mamluk, Ottoman, and Fatimid architectural styles, featuring 82 domes, marble courtyards, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. The mosque was built to unite the world’s diverse cultures under one roof, honoring Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE.
Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, is the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It surrounds the Kaaba, the direction of prayer for Muslims worldwide, and has been expanded numerous times since its original construction by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael, according to Islamic tradition. The mosque has undergone major renovations under various Islamic rulers, most recently by the Saudi government, to accommodate millions of pilgrims during the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
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