The commencement of Eid al-Adha begins with a special prayer, known as Salat al-Eid, by the Imam. The prayer begins when the sun has risen above the height of a spear, about 10 feet, and continues until the sun is almost at its peak. At the end, there is usually a small speech, called a Khutbah, before the congregants are dismissed. More @Wikipedia
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