Thousands of Albanian Muslim believers celebrated Sunday Eid-al-Adha known as the "Feast of Sacrifice".

Celebration started this Sunday 16 June, and Eid prayers gathered on the main square, as the mosque in the center of the capital Tirana is still not ready for them.

Eid means "feast" or "festival" and Muslims celebrate two Eids every year.

Eid al-Adha is one of Islam's most significant festivals and is celebrated after Muslims partake in Hajj — the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Every Muslim is expected to make this pilgrimage at least once in their lives if they have the financial means and are physically able to undertake the holy journey.