11.   The hajj ends Wednesday when pilgrims take part in Eid al-Adha prayers and slaughter sheep to commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham.

12.   The holiday is called Eid al-Adha when pilgrims slaughter sheep to commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham.

13.   The hajj ends the next day when pilgrims pray and slaughter sheep to commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham.

14.   The kurban bajram -- a three-day festival to commemorate Koranic sacrifice -- has an added poignancy in the city after the three years of gunfire.