Photos: Madison Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center.
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, elebrants gather outside the venue following the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, participants take part in the prayer service part of the event. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, Mariam Darboe, 4, holds her mother’s hand outside the venue following the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, elebrants gather outside the venue following the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, participants take part in the prayer service part of the event. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, participants take part in the prayer service part of the event. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, attendees reflect during the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, Agie Touray, center, joins celebrants outside the venue following the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, shoes are laid outside the hall prior to the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, Nowshaba Malik and her grandson, Mahid, 2, share a moment prior to the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, participants take part in the prayer service part of the event. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, participants greet each other inside the venue prior to the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Thousands of members of Madison’s Muslim community gather for Eid al-Adha, a prayer observance and social celebration which emphasizes values of compassion, gratitude, charity, and community at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” it is one of the most important holidays of Islam and coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Here, Tareq Saddiq, secretary of Madison’s Madinah Community Center welcomes attendees prior to the prayer service. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
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