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New findings at the Tambo Viejo site in Peru suggest the Inca performed sacrificial rituals by burying decorated llamas and guinea pigs alive, contradicting Spanish colonial accounts that claimed such offerings were burned.
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice that coincides with the final day of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The piece highlights rites such as praying on Mount Arafat, staying in Muzdalifah, and the stoning of the devil, plus the distribution of meat from sacrificed animals to family, neighbors, and the needy. It also notes Gaza's hardships amid ongoing conflict and the broader regional tensions influencing observances.