Eid-al-Adha celebrated |
The Holy festival of Eid-al-Adha was celebrated across India on 21st July as several devotees reached the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, to offer namaz amid stringent Covid-19 protocols. Muslims around the world observe Eid-al-Adha or what is known as the `Feast of Sacrifice` from the late evening of 20th July and on 21st July, and are offering prayers at mosques in a staggered manner amid heavy safety protocols due to the viral disease outbreak. Eid-al-Adha in 2021 happens to be another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic, curbing large gatherings of devotees at prominent mosques like Hajj. Early morning visuals showed a handful of people at the Jama Masjid Mosque in the shadow of a heavy police security blanket prohibiting crowding. The Shahi Imam of Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari underlined the community`s need to stick to Covid-19 safety norms and said in view of the third wave only a limited few offered namaz at Jama Masjid. Eid-al-Adha is typically marked by prayers, large social gatherings, slaughtering of livestock and distributing meat to the needy. This year, the holiday comes as many countries battle the Delta variant first identified in India, prompting some to impose new restrictions or appeal to people to avoid congregating and follow safety protocols. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people celebrating Eid-al-Adha or Bakrid and said this festival should further the collective empathy, harmony, and inclusivity in society.
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