Millions of Muslims across India celebrated Bakrid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, with great devotion, peace, and communal harmony. Special prayers were offered at mosques and Eidgahs in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Srinagar, and Kolkata as families gathered to mark the sacred festival.
Devotees dressed in traditional attire participated in morning namaz and exchanged greetings of “Eid Mubarak” with friends and relatives. The festival commemorates the spirit of sacrifice, faith, and compassion, inspired by the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim.
Across several states, local administrations made special arrangements for security, cleanliness, traffic management, and crowd control to ensure peaceful celebrations. Community leaders and religious scholars also appealed to people to celebrate the occasion with harmony, charity, and respect for all communities.
Markets and shopping areas witnessed heavy crowds ahead of the festival, with people purchasing traditional sweets, clothes, and festive items. Many families also distributed food and donations among the needy, highlighting the festival’s message of generosity and social responsibility.
Political leaders and dignitaries from across the country extended their greetings on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed wishes for peace, prosperity, and brotherhood, while several Chief Ministers participated in local Eid celebrations and interacted with citizens.
Bakrid celebrations once again reflected India’s rich cultural diversity and the spirit of unity among people of different faiths and traditions.
