Eid al-Adha 2024: Muslims across India observe Bakrid with prayers, charity, feasts and family
मुख्य बातें
- •Eid al-Adha, or Bakrid, was celebrated in India on June 17, 2024, with communal prayers and family gatherings.
- •Major Eid namaz congregations were held at Jama Masjid (Delhi), Aishbagh Idgah (Lucknow), Haji Ali Dargah (Mumbai), and Charminar (Hyderabad).
- •The Qurbani ritual saw widespread animal sacrifices, with meat distributed equally among families, relatives, and the poor through community efforts.
- •Festive meals, new clothes, and visits to relatives marked family celebrations across the country.
- •Community events and government leaders extended greetings and highlighted support for minority welfare during the festival.
Millions of Muslims across India observed Eid al-Adha, popularly known as Bakrid, on Monday, June 17, 2024, marking the culmination of Hajj pilgrimage with communal prayers, acts of charity, hearty feasts, and family reunions.
In New Delhi, thousands gathered at the historic Jama Masjid for the Eid namaz at around 7:00 am, following the traditional two-rakat prayer that symbolizes devotion and surrender. Similar large congregations were held in Lucknow’s Aishbagh Idgah, Mumbai’s Haji Ali Dargah, and Hyderabad’s Charminar, reflecting the cultural diversity of the celebrations nationwide.
