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Eid al Adha is celebrated with much fervour among those who follow Islam. It marks the readiness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in order to prove his obedience to Allah. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
The festival is celebrated with people exchanging greetings and wishes to commemorate the day. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
Muslims across the world invite their family and friends over for a good time and thank the almighty for his shower of blessings. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
This year, the festivities which will began on July 31, are restricted owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
People visit Jama Masjid ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in New Delhi. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
The true meaning of Eid lies in celebrating brotherhood and peace.(Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
People offering Eid prayer at Jama Masjid in Sector 20, Chandigarh.(Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Police personnel deployed outside Jama Masjid in Sector 20 Chandigarh. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
At Jama Masjid at Field Gunj in Ludhiana.(Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Muslims make mouth-watering delicacies to celebrate and have a good time. (Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)
Eid Ul Adha is the Eid of sacrifice and commitment of Allah’s orders. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)
People offer prayers at Jama masjid in Ahmedabad. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)
Muslims offering Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid at Bandipora. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday conveyed his greetings on the occassion of Eid, and tweeted, "Eid Mubarak! May this day inspire us to create a just, harmonious and inclusive society. May the spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered." (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)
The imam of the mosque of Kazipara of Barasat, North 24 Parganas prayed with only three people. (Express Photo by Shashi Ghosh)
The imam of the mosque in Barasat Kazipara said the mosque would remain closed until the pandemic was resolved. (Express Photo by Shashi Ghosh)
