Video footage shows a bull bolting into an open‑air prayer area in Al Buraimi, Oman, on Thursday morning. The animal had apparently escaped shortly before the Eid Al Adha prayers began.
People gathered for the holiday ceremony suddenly found themselves fleeing. You’ll notice worshippers sprinting away as the bull moves through the crowd. The scene looks chaotic, with panic clearly visible.
Local reports say the bull broke free just before the prayers, but authorities have not confirmed details or any serious injuries. No official statement on casualties yet.
Al Buraimi is an oasis city in northern Oman, bordering the UAE. It’s the capital of Al Buraimi Governorate and sits about 343 km from Muscat.
The incident happened during one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar, when Muslims gather for communal prayers and the ritual animal sacrifices that mark Eid Al Adha.
Online, the video of the bull’s charge has gone viral, drawing widespread attention across social platforms during the holiday.
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