People across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China celebrated the Corban Festival on Friday with singing, dancing and other activities.
The Corban Festival, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the major festivals of Muslims in China.
In Tekes County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, a lively celebration drew thousands of locals to gather together and sing songs to express their joy.
In Tuancheng Old Town in Xinjiang's Hotan City, people from various ethnic groups, in their festive best, gathered to sing, dance, and share the happiness of the festival.
"People are gathering here to sing and dance to celebrate the festival. I will later visit my relatives and friends to share the joy brought by this festival," said Aidina Aireti, a local resident.
Captivated by the festive atmosphere, numerous tourists joined in the lively dance. Su Hongyan, a visitor from central China's Changsha City, put on traditional local attire and danced with enthusiasm. She said that the stunning scenery, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality of the locals left a deep impression on her and her friends.
"It's my first time in Hotan. The scenery is beautiful and the people here are very warm. Yesterday, I was invited by a local to have dinner at his home. The food was delicious and I was very happy," Su said.
Many tourists were recording the moment of happiness with their phones and cameras.
"I was dancing and felt their enthusiasm, and they invited me to join in the dance. I took a lot of photos and posted them on WeChat Moments to share the festive atmosphere with my friends," said Xu Zhaoping, a tourist from south China's Guangdong Province.
Corban Festival celebrated in China's Xinjiang
