West Island Muslim community gathers for Eid ul Adha prayers

Montrealers gather for Eid ul Adha prayers in Dollard-des-Ormeaux on June 16, 2024. (Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed, CityNews)

By Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Posted June 16, 2024 4:14 pm.

Last Updated June 16, 2024 4:16 pm.

More than 650 people attended Eid ul Adha prayers at a reception hall in Dollard-des-Ormeaux Sunday morning.

The event at Olympia Grille was organized by Hilm West Island.

Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a celebration to honour Abraham’s sacrifice.

Muslims share meat with friends, family and those in need.

While most Montrealers celebrated Sunday, some will be celebrating Monday. Eid ul Adha lasts three days.

Open Gallery 4 items
Keep it Factual
Add CityNews Montreal as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.
Add as a preferred source on Google
Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

PWHL champions Montréal Victoire return home, celebrate Walter Cup triumph with fans

A day after winning the franchise's inaugural PWHL championship, Montréal Victoire players made their triumphant return home on Thursday. Montreal defeated the Ottawa Charge in four games in the PWHL...

3h ago

Canadiens set to open Eastern Conference Final in Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens are set to hit the road again, opening the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. Montreal is chasing a return to the Stanley...

3h ago

Formula One fans flock to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for Canadian Grand Prix open house

Formula One racing fans hoping to get a taste of the action before tires even hit the track this weekend were invited to Île Notre-Dame on Thursday. The annual open house at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,...

1h ago

'Short lived': Gas prices in Montreal area could drop by 8 cents Friday

Drivers across the Montreal region could see some relief at the pumps Friday, with gasoline prices expected to drop by as much as eight cents per litre following weeks of volatile increases. On Thursday,...

2h ago

Top Stories

PWHL champions Montréal Victoire return home, celebrate Walter Cup triumph with fans

A day after winning the franchise's inaugural PWHL championship, Montréal Victoire players made their triumphant return home on Thursday. Montreal defeated the Ottawa Charge in four games in the PWHL...

3h ago

Canadiens set to open Eastern Conference Final in Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens are set to hit the road again, opening the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. Montreal is chasing a return to the Stanley...

3h ago

Formula One fans flock to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for Canadian Grand Prix open house

Formula One racing fans hoping to get a taste of the action before tires even hit the track this weekend were invited to Île Notre-Dame on Thursday. The annual open house at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,...

1h ago

'Short lived': Gas prices in Montreal area could drop by 8 cents Friday

Drivers across the Montreal region could see some relief at the pumps Friday, with gasoline prices expected to drop by as much as eight cents per litre following weeks of volatile increases. On Thursday,...

2h ago

Most Watched Today

2:44
Canadiens eliminate Sabres, advance to Eastern Conference Final

“Best feeling ever,” said a Montreal Canadiens fan after the Habs eliminated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 in overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. Adriana Gentile reports.

May 19, 2026 1:13 am EST EST

1:53
Ukrainian drones hit refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian officials says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate between the two countries, Alessandra Carneiro reports.

1h ago

1:31
Tourists ready to enjoy Grand Prix festivities in Montreal

"We've always wanted to visit here," says Abby Feather, who came to Montreal from Pennsylvania with her friend to enjoy the Grand Prix and its festivities across the city. Pamela Pagano reports.

2h ago

2:23
Ebola virus: Passenger on flight diverted to Montreal sent to Paris

"This is not the next pandemic," said epidemiologist Dr. Joanne Liu after a passenger aboard an Air France flight diverted to Montreal over Ebola-related concerns was sent back to Paris. Zachary Cheung reports.

2h ago

1:35
F1 fans set for Montreal's Grand Prix festivities

"Big F1 fan," says Michael O’Brien, attending the Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival all the way from Florida. The 25th edition of the event was in full swing on Thursday and ends on May 24. Pamela Pagano reports.

2h ago

More Videos