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Eid-ul-Adha, also known as bakrid, is a significant Islamic festival celebrated worldwide. In 2025, it will be observed on June 7 in India, following the sighting of the crescent moon. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to God and involves prayers, animal sacrifice, and acts of charity.

Eid-ul-Adha, or bakrid, observed on different dates based on moon sightings, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and willingness to sacrifice. bakrid isn’t just about rituals. It’s a festival that celebrates faith, gratitude, and giving. It reminds people that true devotion lies in acts of kindness, sharing blessings, and walking the path of truth—even when it’s hard. And that’s a message that never goes out of season.

Eid-ul-Adha or bakrid, the Muslim festival which involves animal sacrifice, is less than two weeks away but the community is not exuding much excitement. Reason? This is first bakrid (September 25-28) after the state extended ban on cow slaughter to bulls and bullocks through Maharashtra Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 1995 in March this year.

With the last Monday of Shravan falling on August 12, which also happens to be bakrid, the local administration has instructed meat shop owners to keep their business premises closed for three days from Saturday to Monday

With Covid-19 threat looming large over Ludhiana district, Muslim community members offered bakrid prayers by maintaining social distancing and wearing masks in mosques of the district including at historic Jama Masjid in Ludhiana on Saturday. However, a sizeable number of community members including Elderly and Children offered Eid prayers at home only.

With less than a month left for Eidul Azha or the bakrid festival, community leaders have demanded the goat mandi or market at the Deonar abattoir be allowed to operate at full capacity before the festival.

bakrid was celebrated with fervour across Telangana on Wednesday with Muslims offering prayers at various Eidgahs in the city and other places in the state. Miralam Eidgah, hockey ground at Masab Tank, military ground at Mehdipatnam and others here witnessed major congregations, though rain (since morning hours) and Covid-19 pandemic appeared to have had an impact on the celebrations.

Festival spirit gripped Coimbatore on Sunday on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha, commonly known as bakrid.

bakrid was celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervour on Wednesday.The festivities continued on Thursday.The festival was marked by mass prayers and feasts.

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday declared that Monday would be a public holiday on account of bakrid.

Eid al-Fitr, a significant Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated globally with great enthusiasm. This 'meethi Eid' involves breaking the month-long fast, offering prayers, and expressing gratitude to Allah. Festivities include preparing delicious food, visiting loved ones, exchanging gifts, and charitable giving.

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has said that the Maharashtra government should relax the ban on beef during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha or bakrid festival. bakrid, a festival involving animal sacrifice, that falls on September 25.

The Bakri (goat) bazaar of the city is these days witnessing a mad rush of customers looking for goats which they would sacrifice on bakrid or Id-ul-Zoha, which will be observed on October 27.

Lucknow Municipal Corporation will run a three-day special drive to maintain cleanliness on bakrid.

Lucknow Municipal Corporation will run a three-day special drive to maintain cleanliness on bakrid.

Days before the arrival of bakrid — a festival which witnesses large scale ritual sacrifice — activists and faith leaders are working towards a "Clean bakrid", an effort which seeks to sensitize Muslims towards proper waste disposal and, of course, maintaining hygiene on the day.

Muslim religious scholars have appealed against slaughter of any member of the bovine family during bakrid, which will be celebrated on August 12. They have urged Muslims to sacrifice only sheep and goats.

bakrid will be celebrated in Karnataka on October 27.

With Covid-19 restrictions in place, this bakrid is witnessing a spurt in online ‘qurbani’ or sacrifice of sheep. Many Muslims, particularly those living in containment zones, have opted for online sacrifice of sheep. While bakrid will be celebrated in Telangana and AP on Saturday, animal sacrifice can also be offered on second or third day of the festival.

Eid ul Adha, also known as bakrid, a significant festival for Muslims worldwide, will be celebrated in India on June 7, 2025. This auspicious occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to Allah and his willingness to sacrifice his son. Celebrations include morning prayers, acts of sacrifice, charitable giving, and the exchange of greetings and gifts among family and friends.

Muslims on Thursday offered mass prayers and exchanged greetings at several mosques and Idgahs (mass prayer grounds) across the state to mark bakrid. The festival marks the completion of ritual of Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Police made elaborate arrangements to ensure a peaceful celebration.

Vikranth’s bakrid has been cleared with a U certificate

Ahead of bakrid, the Uttarakhand high court has allowed cattle slaughter at select slaughterhouses in Haridwar's Manglaur town. The order came on Thursday during the hearing of a petition against the complete ban on slaughterhouses in Haridwar district.

Known for its special taste owing to its fat content, the sale of Bannur breed sheep is brisk in the region ahead of bakrid.

PATNA: Muslim households hummed with festive activities as the city prepared to celebrate bakrid.

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