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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP: Eid-ul-Azha celebrated amid tight security
Lucknow, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across the state on Saturday with people offering namaaz amidst tight security. In the state capital, namaaz was offered at the Lucknow Eidgah under the Shahi Imam of Lucknow, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali. After offering namaaz, prayers were made for the safety of the jawans posted at the borders and safeguarding the country. In a video message, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, on Saturday, reminded the Muslim community to follow the advisory issued by the Islamic Centre of India and sacrifice only those animals on which there are no bans, adding that sacrifice should take place at the designated spots." "The blood of the sacrificed animal should not be released in drains, and the waste should be disposed of as per the arrangements made by the Municipal Corporation. After offering namaaz, one should pray for the development and safety of the nation and also for the Army jawans safeguarding our borders," he said. UP's Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna on Thursday issued directives ensuring the peaceful and safe observance of the festival across the state. The police implemented a multi-pronged strategy, focusing on preventive measures, community engagement and heightened vigilance, with police stations thoroughly reviewing their festival registers to prevent the initiation of any new traditions. Meetings were held with religious leaders, peace committees, civil defence personnel and prominent citizens, in coordination with local magistrates and other relevant departments, to foster coordination and dialogue. Permission for any new traditions related to sacrifice was denied, while a strict ban on the sacrifice of prohibited animals was enforced. Furthermore, coordination was established with municipal corporations and other departments for the proper disposal of remains after sacrifice. The police catalogued all Eid-ul-Azha events and hotspots. Additional police, PAC , and Home Guard forces were strategically deployed under gazetted officers within zones or sectors. Similarly, in Sambhal and Bareilly, the Eid-ul-Azha namaaz was held peacefully amid heavy police deployment. "We had a peace committee meeting for Eid-ul-Azha. Everyone agreed to not sacrifice in public places. We have set up a three-tier security system and we spoke to maulanas, muftis, and representatives of mosques. There was an agreement to not sacrifice animals at public places and 19 designated places were agreed upon for sacrifice," Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya told reporters at the Eidgah. In Amethi, prayers were conducted at 367 mosques and Eidgahs, with different timings established to ensure peaceful observance. Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik assured that people were celebrating the festival with great joy while maintaining peace.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
"Pray for safety, security of our country and Army personnel": Lucknow Eidgah Imam appeals to Muslims ahead of Eid-al-Adha
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 6 (ANI): Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, on Friday, appealed to the Muslim community to pray for the safety and security of the country and the Army personnel ahead of the Eid-al-Adha festival on June 7. Speaking with ANI, Maulana Mahali also urged the Community to follow the 12-point advisory issued ahead of the sacred festival. 'Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 7. In this regard, the Islamic Centre of India has issued a 12-point advisory in which Muslims are asked not to sacrifice animals forbidden by the law. During sacrifice, hygiene should be maintained. The blood of the animal should not be disposed of in any public place,' he said. 'While offering a sacrifice, no photos or videos should be taken or uploaded to social media. We have also appealed to the Muslim community to also pray for the safety and security of our country and the Army personnel,' the Lucknow Eidgah Imam said. On June 2, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali issued a comprehensive 12-point advisory to ensure the festival is observed with hygiene, respect, and social responsibility. Speaking to ANI, Mahali said, 'A 12-point advisory has been issued for Eid-Ul-Adha, where Muslims are advised that while performing the ritual of sacrifice, please maintain hygiene and cleanliness. The ritual should be done on designated spots, not on roadsides or streets.' He further stressed that the blood of the sacrificed animal should not be shed into drains but buried in raw soil so it acts as fertiliser for plants. 'The blood should not be shed in the drains. It should be buried in raw soil so that it acts as a fertiliser for plants,' he told. The Imam also requested that no videos or photos of the sacrificial ritual be taken or uploaded to social media. The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha is the second Islamic festival of the year and follows Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The date changes every year, as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. 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. (ANI)
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, goat markets bloom with buyers
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj. Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs. This marketplace attracts buyers and traders from nearby districts and states including Jhansi, Kanpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The goats are priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 5 lakh, with social media attention contributing to increased footfall of prospective buyers and visitors. The market offers various breeds including Jamunapari, Barbari, Beetal, Black Bengal, Sirohi, South African Boer and Sheep (Dumba). Traders have named their prized goats Shera, Sikandar, Shahrukh, Haider, and Tiger. The market demonstrates robust demand as buyers select animals based on religious considerations and financial capacity. "People are looking for healthy, good-looking goats with unique features. Some prefer traditional local breeds, while others go for decorative and exotic varieties," said Shoib, a seller at the Dubagga mandi. Yusuf Anwar, another seller in the city, said, "We kept goats for the last four years, which are now available for sale. We feed them the best of the available food, including green veggies, special husk of different grains, fruits, etc. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We have to make arrangements of foggers and coolers for these goats to beat the heat." The temporary market near Pukka Pul has also emerged as a prominent destination to buy the goats for the ritual, a first market to offer goats. Rakesh Verma, a trader from Sitapur, noted, "The market here is within our reach, and the buyers are more in this market as it is in the centre of the city." Meanwhile, the Islamic Centre of India (ICI) has released guidelines regarding qurbani, advising against photographing or sharing sacrifice-related content on social media platforms. Maulana Khalid Rasheed said, "The sacrifice of the animal is absolutely personal and for the Almighty. Posting pictures related to the sacrifice is prohibited. Meanwhile, proper sanitation and hygiene should be followed during the sacrifice and after. "
Mint
02-06-2025
- General
- Mint
Eid al-Adha 2025: Lucknow Imam calls for private sacrifices, social media restraint – ‘pray for soldiers'
Eid al-Adha 2025: Lucknow-based Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli has urged people to sacrifice animals on the occasion of Eid al-Adha in private spaces and refrain from sharing any videos on social media. The Imam has also advised Muslims to not sacrifice prohibited animals and follow government guidelines. 'This festival will be celebrated on June 7 in the country. A 12-point advisory has been issued by the Islamic Centre of India, Lucknow… The 'Qurbani' can be done on June 7, 8 and 9; cleanliness should be maintained, and it shouldn't be done in any public space,' Maulana Khalid said in a video advisory issued on June 2. 'No photos or videos should be clicked or posted on social media,' he said. 'Pack the meat properly and distribute it. Also, once the Eid Namaz is over, make sure you pray for Palestine and also for brave soldiers guarding our borders,' said Maulana Khalid. Muslims offer speacial Eid prayers in the morning on the occasion of Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha or Eid al-Adha or BariEid is one of the two Eids celebrated by Muslims. It is celebrated on 10th of Zil-Hajj or Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and is also known as the 'feast of sacrifice." This year Eid al-Adha falls on June 7 in India and June 6 in Saudi Arabia and other gulf nations. The festivities run for three days. The central ritual of offering a sacrifice (qurbani) commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his obedience to God. As mentioned in the Quran, Prophet Ibrahim received a divine command in a dream to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismael as a test of his faith. As Ibrahim prepared to carry out the sacrifice, God intervened and provided a ram to be sacrificed instead, signifying Ibrahim's devotion and submission to God's will. Thus, the sacrifice on Eid al-Adha symbolises the significance of faith, sacrifice, and obedience in Islam. Key Takeaways Eid al-Adha symbolizes faith, sacrifice, and obedience in Islam. Imam advises private sacrifices and discourages social media sharing. Muslims should pray for soldiers and maintain cleanliness during the festivities.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Muslim clerics condemn terror attack in Pahalgam, urge unity
1 2 3 Lucknow: Condemning the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, Muslim religious leaders in the state capital appealed citizens to maintain peace and communal amity nationwide. Following the Friday Namaz-e-Juma, numerous residents assembled to conduct special prayers focused on national unity and ending violence. Crowds gathered outside mosques, voicing their opposition to the attack and requesting swift, decisive action against the culprits. Religious leaders emphasised Islamic teachings advocate compassion, justice and respect for all communities. The prayer sessions, conducted at numerous Lucknow mosques, represented the Islamic leadership's broader initiative to strengthen interfaith relationships and support India's secular foundation. Post-Friday prayers, a protest was staged at the Bada Imambara where a large crowd demanded action against the terrorists. Addressing the assembly, Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad said: "Hindus and Muslims are brothers — we must not let politics divide us with hatred. Islam teaches us never to harm the innocent. Prophet Mohammad said even if a non-Muslim cries out for help, it's our duty as Muslims to stand by them. If we turn away, we fail the very essence of our faith. Those who kill in the name of religion are not true Muslims." A local businessman SM Faisal said: "This act of terror is against mankind. The culprits must be punished to drive the message that no one should attempt such an act of cowardice in the future." Following the Islamic Centre of India's request, mosques nationwide conducted special prayers for peace and the elimination of terrorism. At Lucknow's Jama Masjid Eidgah, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali said no religion supports terrorism.
