Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha

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Updated November 27, 2009 20:19:46

This weekend Muslims around the world will be celebrating Eid al-Adha, the holiday marking the end of the Hajj, the traditional pilgrimage to Mecca. Known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha commemorates the obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim when Allah ordered him to sacrifice his son. As with religious festivals the world over, it's a time to visit familiy and friends.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Sherene Hassan, Vice President of the Islamic Council of Victoria; Anna Handayani, Indonesian Muslim; Indra Sakti, Indonesian schoolteacher

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