Mumbai: Devotees Offer Namaz On Bakri Eid Outside Bandra Station

As India celebrates Bakrid with cheer and enthusiasm, here are some photos of believers offering namaz at Bandra Station in Mumbai on Bakri Eid.

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Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban or Qurban Bayarami, is one of the holiest Islamic festivals celebrated in the world.

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The date for the same on the Gregorian calendar varies every year.

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Eid-al-Adha is celebrated in the month of Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic or lunar calendar.

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This year, Eid is on June 29 in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Canada and Singapore.

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The day is marked in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's absolute dedication to the Allah.

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The festival is also known as “Festival of sacrifice”, which marks Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah’s command by being ready to sacrifice his son for the sake of God’s command.

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His gesture was loved by the almighty, who asked to replace son Ismail with a goat.

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On this day, devotees gather at the mosque to offer their prayers, known as the Eid al-Adha namaaz.

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The prayer can be performed anytime after sunrise until just before midday prayer time.

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Following the prayer, the Imam delivers a sermon or khutbah.

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Muslims later invite family and friends into their homes and share a grand feast. The custom is that nobody should go hungry on Eid.

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Eid Mubarak All!

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