India celebrates Eid-al-Adha

Published On: June 17, 2024 - Muslims across India is celebrating Eid-al-Adha, offering prayers at prominent mosques such as Jama Masjid in Delhi and Makhdoom Ali Mahimi mosque in Mumbai. The occasion, also known as Bakrid or the 'festival of sacrifice,' holds significant religious importance as it marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.