Eid Celebrations

Eid al-adha: Lucknow celebrates with message of love, prayer for rains

Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated here on Sunday with traditional fervour and gaiety with people offering namaz in large numbers and greeting one other with message of peace and love. At Aishbagh Eidgah, people speaking during khutbe' -- a speech before namaz -- raised concerns about the global warming, and later offered a special prayer for rains. Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, the Head of Islamic Centre of India and Shahar Qazi, told PTI that people prayed for peace and harmony in the country across several mosques of the Aishbagh Idgah. Maulana Rashid said that Prophet Mohammad had called planting of saplings a noble work, and in line with his message people were asked to plant saplings around mosques and other places to reduce the impact of global warming. The festival is known for its custom of sacrificing an animal to the Allah. Maulana Rashid said the Centre had in advance issued an advisory asking people to not share any pictures or videos of the sacrifice on social media,

Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has disrupted ritual slaughter of animals to mark Eid al-Adha as millions of Muslims across Indonesia celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar

Eid celebrations in India break Covid squeeze; but curfew mars festivities

In Delhi's Jahangirpuri that witnessed riots last month, Hindus and Muslims celebrated Eid together at Kushal Chowk by exchanging sweets and hugs, sending a message of peace and love

Israeli Prez Herzog extends Eid al-Fitr greetings to Palestine leader

Herzog expressed hope for "peace and stability in the region" on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, said a statement issued by Herzog's office, without elaborating on the content of the conversation

Fear of resurgence of Covid casts shadow over Bakrid celebrations in Kerala

The fear of resurgence of the COVID pandemic after a drop in cases this month has forced the government to take stringent measures, casting a shadow over Bakrid celebrations in Kerala on Wednesday.

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Afghans deserve much more than an Eid ceasefire, says US envoy Khalilzad

Amid the surge in violence in Afghanistan,US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the announcements by the Taliban and the Afghan government to uphold ceasefire during the festival of Eid.

PM Modi, Afghan President Ghani discuss evolving security situation

President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet Afghan requirement

In pictures: Bakri Eid celebrations in various parts of the country

Eid al-Adha, also called the "Festival of the Sacrifice" or Bakri Eid, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year

What is Eid al-Fitr? How do Muslims celebrate it? Six questions answered

Eid al-Fitr, as it follows the fasting of Ramadan, is also seen as a spiritual celebration of Allah's provision of strength and endurance

Clashes mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir, civilian killed in grenade blast

Militants fired at a security forces party at Lasjan on the outskirts of the city, injuring a CRPF Jawan

Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year: Six questions answered

Ramadan and Eid can be celebrated during different seasons in the Southern and Northern hemispheres