Austin, Texas, February 11, 2003 : Austin-area Muslims gather Tuesday morning at the Palmer Auditorium for Eid al-Adha, or Festival of the Sacrifice, one of two major Islamic celebrations worldwide. The prayer service commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael in response to a command from God. ©Bob Daemmrich

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