Eid-ul-Adha being celebrates with religious fervour across the country: President,Vice greets people
Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated with religious fervour across the country. Administration has made elaborate arrangements and taken precautions for the smooth celebration of Bakrid today.
On this occasion, Muslims are conducting special prayers in cities like Delhi, Srinagar, Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and other cities.
The festival of sacrifice, Eid-ul-Azha or Baqraeed is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in various parts of the country today. The faithful will offer Eid prayers in Eidgahs and grand mosques.
In the national capital Delhi, main Eid prayers congregations are being held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri mosque and Shahi Eidgah.
Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son in obedience of God’s command. Elaborate security arrangements have been made on the occasion.
In Uttar Pradesh People are getting ready to reach the Mosques nearer to them to offer the prayers of Bakarid. In Lucknow’s famous Teele wali Maszid prayer will be offered at 9 am and at Aishbagh maszid it will be at 10 am.
The ritual of Qurbani will take place after namaz. State government has already issued an advisory directing all district police chiefs to ensure no new tradition should start and no sacrifice of restricted animals should take place.
Special DG law and order Anand Kumar said that the prayers will be offered at more than 33340 mosques across the state and police have identified around 2200 sensitive places where there will be special attention. Police is keeping extra vigil at sensitive areas in cities like Kanpur, Moradabad, Rampur, Meerut and Mau.
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted all fellow citizens living in India and abroad on eve of Eid-ul-Adha
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted all fellow citizens living in India and abroad on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. In her message, the President said, Eid-ul-Adha is the holy festival of love and sacrifice.
She said that this festival inspires us to follow the path of sacrifice and selfless service to humanity. The President said that all of us take a pledge to work towards spreading mutual brotherhood and harmony in society.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted the nation on the eve of Eid-ul- Adha. In his message, the Vice-President said that Eid-ul- Adha is a symbol of sacrifice, selflessness, and an occasion to express our gratitude.
He further said that it is also an occasion for families and communities to come together to share joy and blessings. the Vice-President expressed hope that this Eid will bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to all.AIR PICS
