Eid ul-Adha: PM Modi extends wishes; calls it a festival that inspires sacrifice and unity
on Saturday extended his greetings on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakr-Id.
In a post on X, he wrote, "Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society.
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Wishing everyone good health and prosperity.
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Devotees thronged the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in large numbers on Saturday, passing through the revered 'Jannati Darwaza' to offer prayers on the occasion. Earlier in the day, large crowds of devotees gathered at Delhi's iconic Jama Masjid to offer Eid prayers, marking the beginning of the celebrations.
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Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, honours the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. The day is observed with prayers, acts of charity, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, symbolising faith, compassion, and the spirit of giving.
The festival is celebrated according to the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the date of Eid al-Adha shifts every year.
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