Egypt celebrates Eid al-Adha despite terror attack threats

October 04, 2014 22:51

Streets across Egypt were today thronged by Muslims celebrating the first day of Eid al-Adha holiday despite fears of attacks by Sinai-based militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis (ABM).

The ABM had posted an online video two days ago in which the group had threatened that it would launch attacks targeting police and soldiers during the 'Feast of Sacrifice', which they said would "be a black day on the infidel interior minister and his associates."

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