People celebrate Eid al-Adha with devotion across India

Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs from early morning to offer special prayers and mark one of the most significant festivals in Islam. Large congregations of worshippers were witnessed across several parts of the country, with people dressed in traditional attire participating in prayers and exchanging greetings with family members, friends, and neighbours.
Worshippers said the festival carries a message of brotherhood, communal harmony, and peaceful coexistence, while also reminding people of compassion, sacrifice, and charity. Authorities made elaborate security arrangements in several cities to ensure the celebrations passed off peacefully and law and order was maintained during the festivities.
Eid al-Adha holds immense religious significance for Muslims across the world. The festival commemorates the devotion and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command. The occasion symbolises unwavering faith, obedience to God, gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and charity. While Bakrid was celebrated in most parts of India on Thursday, some regions, including parts of Jammu and Kashmir, observed the festival on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the nation and prayed for happiness and good health in society. “Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyone’s success and good health,” PM Modi said in a post on X.