Taliban insurgents stop short of announcing expected Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan, confirm 'defence status' during the Muslim holiday
Afghan security personnel are on alert outside the blue mosque during the Eid al Adha prayers in Herat on July 20, 2021.
Eid al Adha is one of the biggest festivals on the Muslim calendar, and sees livestock sacrificed to share with the less privileged. In Afghanistan, celebrations started this Monday and will run to the end of Friday. Minutes before his address, at least three rockets landed near the presidential palace where Ghani held outdoor prayers with top officials to mark the start of Eid.Calls for ceasefire
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