Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (APA) – Over 20 millions Ethiopian muslims on Monday celebrated the 1428th Eid al-Adha Arafa colourfully here in Addis Ababa and other parts of the country.

In Addis Ababa where there is a big number of muslim community, the celebration of the day started early with prayer ceremony held at the Addis Ababa stadium and in the street in the presence of over 200,000 worshippers.

The prayer ceremony ended in solemn processions along the main streets chanting praises to Alah with great religious fervor.

Haji Umer Edris, president of the Addis Ababa Islamic Affairs Supreme Council appealed to the Muslim community to actively participate in fostering the culture of co-existence, peace and harmony and in the economic development of Ethiopia.

He also called on the Muslim community to discharge their obligatory religious duty of sharing with the needy.

The day is still being observed with various activities throughout the country.

Ethiopian Television (ETV) broadcast live the celebration ceremony from Mekka, Saudi Arabia.

There are around 25 million Ethiopian Muslims in the country, comprising about 34% of the 76 million population.