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Like millions of Muslims around the world, Muslims turned out Saturday in the Parkchester section of the Bronx to celebrate Eid al-adha, a religious festival known as the feast of sacrifice.

"It is a public demonstration of generosity, of hospitality, of togetherness, of commitment, of dignity, and of anyone who either call himself Muslim, Jewish, or Christian," said Sheihk Moussa Drammeh of the Islamic Leadership School.

One of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar, Eid al-adha marks Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his own son to God. As the story goes, God had mercy on Abraham, and instead allowed him to sacrifice a sheep. Also called the world's largest feeding festival, Muslims mark Eid by sacrificing cows, sheep and rams.

Saturday, they enjoyed the fruits of those sacrifices and celebrated with music, poetry and storytelling. Muslims say the holiday, which began the day after Thanksgiving this year, was extra special because it gave kids a day off from school to celebrate. It also gives Muslims a way to break down the stereotypes they face in everyday life.

"It has been so much negative press since 9/11 about Muslims and I think it is important that not just the Islamic community but all the communities, because the Christians, the Jews, the Catholics, everybody believe in Abraham, he's the father of religion," said one city Muslim.

The festival also focused on giving back to the community, and featured free medical screenings as well as a clothing drive.

"It's about giving; it's about the community, it's about letting people know that we are here, we are here to help, that's why we open our doors to people of all creeds," said one city Muslim.

"Most people usually give out money, and when people give out money, God will pay them back and do good things to them," said another city Muslim.