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Hindustan Times
2 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
2 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)
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Eid al-Adha To Be Celebrated On June 7, Lucknow Eidgah Imam Issues 12-Point Advisory
Last Updated: To ensure the peace, a 12-point advisory has also been issued. Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 7, said Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali on Friday. A 12-point advisory has also been issued in view of the festival to ensure a peaceful and responsible celebration. The advisory prohibits people from sacrificing animals restricted by law and strictly maintaining hygiene during the process. It also emphasises that animal blood should not be disposed of in public places and discourages sharing photos or videos of the sacrifice on social media.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
'Maintain cleanliness, avoid sharing ritual videos': Eidgah Imam issues 12-point Eid-Ul-Adha advisory
NEW DELHI: Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has issued a 12-point advisory for Muslims preparing to celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha in 2025. The advisory focuses on maintaining hygiene, respect, and social responsibility during the festival's observance, particularly concerning the ritual sacrifice. "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," said Mahali. "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 further explained. "No video or photo of the sacrificial ritual should be taken or uploaded to social media. Distribute one part of the sacrificed animal among the poor and needy... Pray for the safety of your family and the soldiers protecting our nation on the border..." the Imam added. 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 lunar calendar. The festival is the second major Islamic celebration of the year, following Eid al-Fitr, which marks Ramadan's conclusion. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The date varies annually due to the Islamic lunar calendar being shorter than the Gregorian calendar. The celebration commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. According to the Quran, Ibrahim was prepared to sacrifice his son when a heavenly voice intervened, allowing for an alternative sacrifice. In the Old Testament, a ram becomes the substitute sacrifice. Muslims today honor this act of obedience through the symbolic sacrifice of an animal, typically a lamb, goat, cow, or camel. The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three portions, shared equally among family, friends, and those in need. In the Indian subcontinent, the festival is known as Bakr-Id, referring to the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. Indians celebrate this festival with traditional enthusiasm and joy. The celebration typically involves Muslims wearing new clothes and attending open-air prayer meetings. They consider it their duty to ensure all Muslims can enjoy a meat-based meal during this holiday.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Muslim clerics laud Op Sindoor
Lucknow: Muslim clerics in the city praised 's decisive on Wednesday. Describing the strike as necessary and justified, the leaders said knew no religion and must be confronted with unwavering strength and resolve. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They expressed solidarity with armed forces and commitment to the values of peace, justice and national integrity. A mock drill was organised at Darul Uloom Farangi Mahal under the aegis of Islamic Center of India, bringing together teachers and students from Darul Uloom and Shaheen Academy. "The attack on terrorist hideouts is commendable and timely,"said president of the Islamic Centre of India and Imam of Eidgah Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali General secretary of Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, said, "We stand firmly with our armed forces under all circumstances. Shia cleric, Maulana Yasoob Abbas, said, "I salute Indian Army for precision with which it carried out Operation Sindoor," President of Shia Chand Committee, Maulana Saif Abbas Naqvi, said, "The operation brought justice to our married sisters whose 'sindoor' (vermillion) was desecrated by terrorists."
