Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extends wishes on Eid-al-Adha
ADVERTISEMENT In a social media post on X, Kharge said, "Eid al-Adha celebrates the noble values of selfless sacrifice, trust, and forgiveness. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, may we all unite to foster stronger fraternity and work towards a peaceful, harmonious, and just society. Eid Mubarak !"
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended wishes on the occasion and wished for love, peace, and prosperity in people's lives. "Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all! On this joyous occasion, may love, peace, and prosperity fill every home. Wishing everyone happiness, blessings, and a spirit of brotherhood," the Congress MP posted on X. https://x.com/priyankagandhi/status/1931191017996460036
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Wishing for the joy, prosperity, and good health, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also extended greetings on the occasion. Venugopal posted on X, "May the Holy celebration of Eid-Al-Adha bring tonnes of joy, prosperity and good health for you and your loved ones! Let's once again embark on the path of compassion, brotherhood and unity that this divine festival stands for. Wishing everyone Eid Mubarak!"
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People across the country are celebrating Eid-al-Adha. Earlier today, people flocked in large numbers to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer prayers on the occasion.
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Scores of devotees thronged the historic Jama Masjid this morning to offer prayers and celebrate Eid al-Adha. Dressed in traditional attire, worshippers came together in a spirit of devotion, unity, and celebration, marking one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.In Mumbai, people offered Namaz at the Jama Masjid Mahim Dargah.
ADVERTISEMENT People also offered Namaz in several other cities, including Sambhal, Gorakhpur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bhopal.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayers, charitable acts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with a message of sharing and empathy at its core.
Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India.
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