Iran: Tehran observes Eid al-Adha rituals despite COVID concerns

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Tehran locals gathered at a temporary site for butchering and selling of lambs and sheep in Tehran on Wednesday as the Iranian capital observed Eid al-Adha rituals on Wednesday.

Celebrations come as new six-day lockdown came into force in Tehran on Tuesday due to a spike in COVID infections.

For this reason, prayers were held only in a few small mosques in Tehran under strict restrictions.

“More people were celebrating Eid al-Adha in previous years. But [this year] because of coronavirus, by following the [health] guidelines, the presence of people decreased. However, the people were still present because, in the end, communication with God is very effective in overcoming calamities,” said Amir Shirazi, a Tehran resident inside the Abuzar mosque.

Eid al-Adha, or the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice,’ is one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar as it celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah.

SOT, Keivan Kakouei, Tehran resident (Farsi): “Yes, the fifth wave created a lot of trouble for Eid al-Adha, in terms of buying and selling sheep, sacrificing sheep, and praying. Even for the Eid al-Adha prayers, there were a bit of problems.”

SOT, Pour Hassan, Tehran resident (Farsi): “We buy sheep on Eid al-Adha, we come here because it has a veterinarian and it is hygienic. We buy the sheep and then take it home and share it with neighbors, friends, and acquaintances.”

SOT, Reza Motallebi, Abuzar mosque cleric (Farsi): “God has made today an Eid for us, this Eid means to return to our original nature, and our original nature is Islam, religion, Quran, and resurrection, God willing.”

SOT, Mohammadreza Sardabi, Tehran resident (Farsi): “We ask God to remove this calamity and trouble in our country on this day, God willing, in a good way. Our wish is to heal Muslim patients, especially dear health workers and loved ones who are working day and night to alleviate this scourge. May God give them health so that they can serve more in this field.”

SOT, Amir Shirazi, Tehran resident (Farsi): “More people were celebrating Eid al-Adha in previous years. But [this year] because of coronavirus, by following the [health] guidelines, the presence of people decreased. However, the people were still present because, in the end, communication with God is very effective in overcoming calamities.”
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