Eid-al-Adha 2023: Bakrid festivities, prayers, customs in pics

Bakra Eid also known as Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayarami, is observed during the month of Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Several countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, and others are celebrating Eid today, June 29.

The festival commemorates the story of Abraham, also known as Prophet Ibrahim, who had a recurring dream of sacrificing his son, Ismael, as an act of obedience to God. Ibrahim shared these visions with his son and explained that it was Allah's command. Ismael, who was also a devoted follower of Allah, willingly agreed to fulfil God's wishes.

However, Satan attempted to tempt Ibrahim and dissuade him from carrying out the sacrifice. Nonetheless, Ibrahim bravely dismissed Satan's influence by pelting stones at it. Here is how Eid ul-Adha is celebrated in various regions across the country:

On the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-ul-Adha by honoring the act of sacrificing what they hold dear to express their devotion to Allah. They offer sacrifices of goats or sheep in commemoration of the sheep sent by Allah through Jibreel.

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain offers namaz in Bihar's Supaul, on the occasion of Eid ul Adha.

Muslims believe that although the meat and blood do not reach Allah, it is the sincere devotion and love of His followers that truly reach Him.

They also attend the mosque to perform Eid al-Adha namaz (prayer) after the sun has fully risen but before the Zuhr prayer time (midday prayer). They begin the festivities by offering morning prayers at the mosque and subsequently carry out the ritual of sacrifice, symbolizing self-sacrifice and expressing gratitude to Allah.

Meanwhile, Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali appealed to all to offer namaz only in Eidgahs and mosques and not on the streets.

In addition, Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha by relishing delicious food, giving alms to the less fortunate, and gathering with family, relatives, and friends to share joy and love.

Delhi Police Special CP Deepender Pathak said that the top most security and law and order arrangements have been made on the occasion of Eid al Adha.