Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is being celebrated across the country today. As one of the most significant festivals for Muslims, security measures have been intensified nationwide for Bakrid. According to the Islamic calendar, it is customary to celebrate the festival on the 10th day of the 12th month. The festival arrives 70 days after the end of Ramadan.
Since morning, crowds have been pouring into mosques across the nation to offer prayers. In Mumbai, early risers performed Eid al-Adha prayers at the Makhdoom Ali Mahimi Mosque.
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Similarly, a large turnout for prayer was seen at the Jamma Mosque in Noida. Pictures with the same essence are emerging from cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.
Clear Directives from UP's CM
The state of Uttar Pradesh is seeing the strictest security arrangements for Bakrid. Chief Minister Yogi has issued instructions that the designated places for sacrifices should be determined in advance. Additionally, no sacrifice should take place elsewhere. He emphasized that all prayers should follow tradition and be performed at a predetermined place, not on the streets.
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(Gurugram: People buying vermicelli outside the Jama Mosque on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Photo- PTi)
President Extends Festive Greetings
After prayers, it is customary to perform an animal sacrifice, considered a significant act of worship in the path of Allah. On this joyous occasion of Eid, President Draupadi Murmu and other leaders have expressed their congratulations.
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The President stated in her message, 'On the auspicious day of Eid al-Adha, I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all citizens of the country and Indians residing abroad, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters. This holy festival symbolizes sacrifice and devotion. It conveys a message of love, brotherhood, and social harmony. May this festival inspire us to selflessly serve humanity.'
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Patna: Sellers waiting for customers to sell goats ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival (Photo by PTI)
Yogi and Gadkari Convey Wishes
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also extended his heartiest wishes to the residents on the festival of Eid al-Adha. 'The festival of Eid al-Adha inspires us to live together in unity and maintain social harmony,' he said.
Union Minister of Road Transport Nitin Gadkari posted, wishing all Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed Bakrid. 'May this festival bring joy and harmony to everyone's life.'
Why is the Sacrifice Made?
The festival of Eid al-Adha commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. On this day, followers of Islam perform an animal sacrifice. Only the meat earned through permissible (‘halal’) means is considered valid for sacrifice in Islam. The sacrificial meat cannot be kept solely for one's own family. It is divided into three parts: one for the poor, another for friends and relatives, and the last portion for one's own household.
