Bakri Eid In Pics: Navi Mumbai Celebrates Eid-al-Adha On Saturday Morning

Bakri Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

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It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram as a substitute.

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The festival is marked by prayers, feasting, and acts of charity, with the central ritual being the sacrifice of an animal, typically a goat, or sheep.

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The meat from the sacrifice is divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. This act emphasises sharing wealth and helping those less fortunate.

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Bakri Eid is a time for Muslims to reflect on themes of sacrifice, devotion, and compassion.

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Observed on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Bakri Eid will be celebrated in India on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The day commences with a special prayer, or 'Salat al-Eid', performed in congregation at a mosque or an open ground called an Eidgah.

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