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Millions celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, tight security in Muzaffarnagar

New Delhi/Mumbai/Muzaffarnagar: Millions of Muslims came out to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in mosques and Eidgahs with traditional fervour across India.In Delhi, thousands of Muslims thronged various mosques in the city, including Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid,

India TV News Desk Published : Oct 16, 2013 16:13 IST, Updated : Oct 16, 2013 16:24 IST


Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakr-Id, is celebrated by Muslims across the world as the festival of sacrifice, approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan, which is celebrated as Eid-ul-Fitr.



The festival comes a day after the devout participating in Haj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, descend from Mount Arafat.



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