Eid-al-Adha 2023: ‘No ritualistic sacrifice in public places, offer Namaz only in…’ Lucknow Imam appeals

Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali appealed the Muslim community to offer Namaz only in Eidgahs and Mosques and not on the streets.

He also urged people to not do 'Qurbani' in public places on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha.

"I appeal to all to offer Namaz only in Eidgahs and Mosques and not on the streets. Don't do 'Qurbani' (sacrifice of goat or sheep) in public places and don't throw the waste in public places," Firangi Mahali said as quoted by news agency ANI.

On the auspicious occasion, devotees from all over the country were seen offering their prayers. In India, Muslims wear new clothes and attend open-air prayer meetings. They may sacrifice a sheep or goat and share the meat with family members, neighbours, and the poor.

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Several dishes like mutton biryani, Ghosht Haleem, Shami Kebab and mutton qorma, along with desserts such as kheer and Sheer Qorma are eaten on this day. Offering charity to the underprivileged is also considered an important part of Eid al-Adha.

Eid Al-Adha or Bakra Eid, is being celebrated today i.e. on 29 June this year. It is a holy occasion also called the 'festival of sacrifice' and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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Every year, the date changes as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. The festival is an occasion of joy and peace, where people celebrate with their families, let go of past grudges and make meaningful connections with one another. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God.

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Around the world, Eid traditions and festivities vary and different countries have unique cultural approaches to this important festival

In Delhi, Security beefed up near Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. DCP Central, Sanjay Kumar Sain, said: "Security of the people is our top priority and with the help of MCD, we are ensuring that the area is clean and hygienic. Around 1,000 district police personnel are present here. An outside force is also supporting us."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid-al-Adha greetings to the people of the country and wished for a spirit of togetherness and harmony in the society.

On the occasion of the festival, the PM took to Twitter to say, “Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day bring happiness and prosperity to everyone. May it also uphold the spirit of togetherness and harmony in our society. Eid Mubarak!”

(With inputs from agencies)