Eid celebrated in national capital

Eid-ul-Azha was today celebrated across the national capital with Muslims offering special prayers in Eidgahs and mosques.

Thousands of Muslims thronged various mosques in the city, including Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid, to offer prayers and greeted 'Eid Mubarak' by hugging each other.

After the prayers, they sacrificed animals to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his only son, Ishmael, as an act of obedience to Allah.

Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakr-Id, is celebrated by Muslims across the world as the festival of sacrifice, approximately 70 days after the end of the month of Ramadan, which is celebrated as Eid-ul-Fitr.
 

The faithfuls dressed in traditional fineries then visited homes of their friends and relatives and exchanged gifts.

On this occasion, Muslims from all walks of life wear new clothes and attend open-air prayer meetings.

Elaborate security arrangements were also made in and around mosques by the Delhi Police to prevent any untoward incidents.