The Eid prayers were held across the country and millions of Muslims stand together to perform the prayers.

Many political and military figures were also among the worshippers.

Eid al-Adha, or the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice,’ honors Ibrahim (Abraham), the messenger of Allah's will to sacrifice his son to God before Jibra'il intervention, and is one of the globally celebrated Islamic holidays.

Eid al-Adha is one of Islam's holiest festivals celebrated around the world and an official holiday in the Muslim-majority countries.

In Tehran, the Eid prayers were held at the Grand Musalla -an open space used for prayer in Islam- and led by Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami.

Many political and military officials were among people in the Eid prayers.

Eid al-Adha marks the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Prophet Ismail on God’s command.

Muslims mark the holiday by sacrificing livestock. The meat is shared among family and friends and also donated to the poor.

World Muslims have marked the festival, which comes as the annual Hajj season in Saudi Arabia draws to a close.