The Muslim community across the world will be celebrating Bakra Eid today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended Eid al-Adha greetings hoping that the festival of sacrifice deepens the spirit of compassion in the society. Modi tweeted saying, "Best wishes on Id-ul-Zuha. May this day deepen the spirit of compassion and brotherhood in our society." Bihar Governor Satya Pal Mallik and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also greeted the people of the state on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha festival. Many other politicians, celebrities and commoners took to social media to send Bakrid greetings to their near and dear ones. Eid Mubarak Greetings 2018: Bakra Eid GIF Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Status & SMSes to Send Wish on Eid-al-Adha

The Punjab government which had earlier included Bakri Eid has in the list of their restricted holidays, on Monday declared a gazetted public holiday on the occasion. Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik made a sand art at Puri beach in Odisha wishing everyone Eid-Al-Adha. Bakra Eid Mubarak Images & HD Wallpapers for Free Download: Wish Eid Al-Adha 2018 With Beautiful GIF Greetings & Messages

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Actor Anil Kapoor, politicians Arun Jaitley and Rajyavardhan Rathore, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif also took to social media to extend Eid greetings. Eid Al-Adha 2018: People in Lucknow Plan to Cut Cakes Instead of Goats on Bakra Eid

Kashmir markets received a lot of shoppers preparing for the festival. Sheep and goats would be sacrificed as a part of the Muslim traditional practices.

The custom marks the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail on the being commanded by God. However, moved by the prophet's obedience, God replaced his son with a goat. Bakra Eid 2018: Goat Inscribed with Word ‘Allah’ & Number '786' is Being Sold for Rs 70 Lakh at Deonar, Mumbai

The meat of the sacrificed animals is then distributed among relatives, friends and needy people.  Muslims got to the mosque, offer prayers and also meet their friends, family and exchange pleasantries. They also involve in charity on Bakrid. This Bakrid, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiytanath ordered that animal sacrifice will be allowed only within the premises of homes, not on roads or in open spaces in the state.

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