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Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

A worshiper arrives at Angel Stadium, joining thousands of other Muslims who gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

A worshiper arrives at Angel Stadium, joining thousands of other Muslims who gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Worshipers arrived at Angel Stadium of Anaheim for Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. Muslims celebrate the holiday to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to follow God’s command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

Concourse

Women walk the concourse at Angel Stadium, where they had gathered for Eid al-Adha. The event is celebrated with morning prayer services, gift exchanges and visits to friends and family.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Dugout

Hala Dabbous, right, and her mother, Nada, both of Anaheim, enter the field to participate in morning prayers.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Prayer

Women pray on the field.  (Christina House / For The Times)

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Empty seats

A woman exits the field after a prayer service. Eid al-Adha is one of two major Islamic holidays and celebrates the culmination of the annual hajj pilgrimage, which brings millions of Muslims to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Juxtaposed

An image of Albert Pujols is juxtaposed with worshipers filing into Angel Stadium.  (Christina House / For The Times)

End of service

On the field.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Angel Stadium

Muslims leave after morning prayer services.  (Christina House / For The Times)

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