Muslims prepare to kill sheep during Eid al-Adha celebrations on a street in the Abobo area of Abidjan November 27, 2009. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering sheep, goats, camels and cows to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God's command. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Muslims prepare to kill sheep during Eid al-Adha celebrations on a street in the Abobo area of Abidjan November 27, 2009. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering sheep, goats, camels and cows to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God's command.

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