Several Muslims offered prayers at India’s biggest mosque Jama Masjid on Tuesday morning in New Delhi to celebrate Eid al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals in the faith’s calendar. In Lucknow, a joint Shia-Sunni namaz was performed at Imambara in to commerate the occasion of Bakra Eid.
The prayers were also offered at various mosques across Nagpur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Moradabad and Ahmedabad.Â
The holy day is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice and symbolises Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son’s life as a testament to the strength of his faith. It is distinct from Eid-al-Fitr, or ‘the Lesser Eid’ which marks the end of Ramadan and which was celebrated on 6 July this year.
On Eid al-Adha, people greet each other wishing them 'Eid Mubarak' or a blessed Eid. Many believers will start the day with morning prayers, followed by spending time with relatives, neighbours and friends. Some worshippers will also slaughter an animal such as a sheep or goat to echo Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
Devotees offer namaz on the occasion of Bakrid at Jama Masjid in Nagpur. pic.twitter.com/vuvPnzkL9i
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Kolkata (WB): Bakrid prayers being offered at Red Road. pic.twitter.com/HWOVln5R0d
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Hyderabad: People offer their namaz at Eidgah in Madannapet on the occasion of Bakrid. pic.twitter.com/ASxn811MCU
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Uttar Pradesh: Bakrid prayers being offered at Eidgah in Moradabad. pic.twitter.com/tdKGlENcqp
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Bakrid prayers being offered at Jama Mosque in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/IbAxgAWQKs
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A joint Shia-Sunni namaz being performed at Imambara in Lucknow on the occasion of Bakra Eid. pic.twitter.com/7YMLZTpZR6
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Eid-ul -Zuha prayers being offered at Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri. pic.twitter.com/lTu0p28vtz
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Eid-ul -Zuha prayers being offered at Eidgah in Bhopal. pic.twitter.com/PctEl7QKjp
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