Hyderabad: Eid-ul-Adha popularly known as Bakrid is being celebrated with fervor across the city on Sunday. Scores of Muslims attended the Eid congregational prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques across the city despite rains. The major congregations were witnessed at Mir Alam Eidgah, Qadeem (old) Eidgah Madannapet, Mecca Masjid, Hockey Grounds at Masab Tank etc. […]
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha and wished that the festival inspired everyone to work towards furthering the spirit of collective well-being and prosperity for the good of humankind. Celebrated by Muslims, the festival commemorates the spirit of sacrifice to obey the God. Modi tweeted, […]
Hyderabad: In view of the Eid-Ul-Adha(Bakrid) prayers to be held at Mir Alam Tank Eidgah and Hockey Ground in Masab Tank from 8am to 11.30am on Sunday, traffic restrictions will be placed in the surroundings. MIR ALAM TANK EIDGAH: *Vehicles coming from Puranapul, Kamatipura, Kishanbagh towards the Eidgah, Mir Alam Tank for prayers will be […]
Hyderabad: With Eid-ul-Adha festival round the corner, the demand for rams, sheep and goats in the city has escalated. Around 2 lakh sheep are sold in the city during the three-day festival to be celebrated from Sunday. The festival popularly known as Bakrid is celebrated on the 10th day of the Islamic calendar month of […]
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner, CV Anand, asked the police officials to maintain a strict vigil at the checkposts to curb illegal cattle trade in the city ahead of the Eid ul Adha. At a video conference with officials up to the police station level, he directed them to maintain a strict vigil at check posts, […]
Hyderabad: The festival of sacrifice – Eid ul Adha – is nearing and the anxiety of getting a butcher at the right time worries many. Stories of people standing for hours in front of their neighbour’s house to catch hold of the butcher once he steps out are not uncommon during this time. Aiming to […]
Scores of people dressed in festive attire gathered at mosques and idgah across the city and attended the Eid prayers. At the Eidgah Mir Alam, the prayers were led by Maulan Rizwan Qureshi, Khateeb Mecca Masjid.
The holy festival of Eid-ul-Zuha, 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.