Celebrating Eid al-Adha? Here's when the Islamic Center of Rochester is hosting prayers.

Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Many community members gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, on May 2, 2022, at the Dome Arena in Henrietta, New York.
Many community members gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, on May 2, 2022, at the Dome Arena in Henrietta, New York.

Rochester area Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha Wednesday, June 28. Arabic for "Festival of sacrifice," it marks the close of the Hajj pilgrimage to the Holy Ka’aba in Mecca. The holiday reminds Muslims of the importance of sacrifice, service to humanity and gratefulness to God.

The Islamic Center of Rochester has historically hosted prayers at The Dome Arena in Henrietta. It is not available due to renovations, and instead they will be held in Minett Hall at the Dome Arena, 2695 E. Henrietta Road in Henrietta.

To accommodate congregants in a smaller space, services will be held at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Imam at 7 a.m. will be Dr Rauf Bawany. The second prayer will be led by Dr. Mohammed Shafiq. The third will be led by Islamic Center of Rochester Imam Ajmal Agha.

USA TODAY: What and when is Eid al-Adha? What you need to know about the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice

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