Amid religious rituals and prayers Muslims in Beijing celebrated their annual Corban Festival at a local mosque in Niujie Street. August 11 marks the beginning of this year’s three-day Corban Festival, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. Muslims hold religious rites, slaughter livestock, and visit relatives and friends during this important Islamic festival. The imam's lecture delivered on Sunday explained the significance of patriotism in religion. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)