India celebrates Bakrid with religious fervour | In pics |
Image Source : PTIEid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated with religious fervour across the country.
Image Source : PTIAlso known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice', Eid ul-Adha is one of the most significant Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
Image Source : PTIPeople gathered at mosques and eidgahs in large numbers to offer prayers.
Image Source : PTIOn this auspicious day, people greeted each other on the occasion.
Image Source : PTIAfter offering namaz, they took part in the ceremonial 'Qurbani'.
Image Source : APPeople also visits friends' and relatives' houses to extend greetings.
Image Source : PTIHundreds of devotees gathered at Delhi's Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, to offer namaz.
Image Source : PTIBakra Eid is celebrated in the month of Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.
Image Source : PTIEid al-Adha promotes a sense of unity and brotherhood among Muslims.
Image Source : PTIBakra Eid is a time for giving thanks and celebrating Allah’s bountiful blessings.
Image Source : PTIThe festival commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) towards Allah (God).
Image Source : PTIThis year, the festival is being observed from June 28 to July 1.
Image Source : PTIBSF and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
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