Tag: Bakrid

  • Eid Al-Adha 2024: Best Wishes, Messages, WhatsApp Status To Share | Culture News

    This celebration, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

    Eid Al-Adha, sometimes called “Bakrid,” is one of the most revered holidays in the Muslim world. In Islam, this festival—also known as Eid Al-Adha, or Hari Raya Hajj—is held to be of utmost importance. Arafah Day honors the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and falls on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah. Following Arafah Day, Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al Adha on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah. It’s a time to share meals with the less fortunate, close friends, and family members.

    Wishes For Eid Al-Adha 2024

    1. Eid is the best time of the year because all family and friends celebrate it together. Greetings of Eid al Adha!

    2. Eid al Adha is a day to commemorate the trust, faith, love and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim towards Allah. Happy Eid ul Adha 2024.

    3. Eid is the best festival of the year and you can feel the happiness in the air. Happy Eid al Adha 2024.

    4. I wish you happiness and lots of positivity on this blessed festival of Eid al Adha. Happy Eid 2024.

    5. May the divine blessings of Allah bring you hope, faith, and joy on this auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

    6. Happy Eid! May the spirit of Bakrid illuminate your heart and soul, filling your life with joy and serenity.

    7. Eid-ul-Adha is a time for reflection and gratitude. May your life be filled with both, today and always.

    8. Happy Eid! May the spirit of sacrifice and devotion guide you towards a life of compassion and understanding.

    9. Eid-ul-Adha is a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of sacrifice. May you be blessed with both.

    10. Happy Eid! May the spirit of this holy festival bring you closer to Allah and enrich your life with peace and joy.

  • Eid Al-Adha 2024: Date, Time, Significance, And More | Culture News

    This celebration, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

    Eid Al-Adha, sometimes called “Bakrid,” is one of the most revered holidays in the Muslim world. In Islam, this festival—also known as Eid Al-Adha, or Hari Raya Hajj—is held to be of utmost importance. Arafah Day honors the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and falls on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah. Following Arafah Day, Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al Adha on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah. It’s a time to share meals with the less fortunate, close friends, and family members.

    Bakrid Date

    Eid Al Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah. If the moon is visible on June 6, then Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on June 7. June 15 is Arafah Day (Dhu Al Hijjah 9), while June 16 is Eid Al-Adha, also known as Bakrid (Dhu Al Hijjah 10) .

    Significance of Eid Al-Adha 2024

    The “Festival of Sacrifice,” Eid Al-Adha 2024, honors Prophet Abraham (Abraham) for his willingness to offer his son as a sacrifice to appease God. However, God provided a ram to be sacrificed in its stead. The festival emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and sacrifice.

  • Assam bans ‘illegal killing or sacrifice of cows, calves, camels’ on Bakrid

    By Express News Service

    GUWAHATI: The Assam government has issued a standard operating procedure to thwart the illegal killing or sacrifice of cows/calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of ‘Bakrid’.

    In an order, the state’s Home department directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) to take action against the offenders.

    “I am directed to enclose herewith a copy of letter…dated 7th June, 2022 along with its enclosures received from the Secretary, Animal Welfare Board of India, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India regarding stopping of illegal killing/sacrifice of cows/calves, camels and other animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of Animals Rules on the occasion of Bakrid and request you to look into the matter and take necessary action within your jurisdictional area accordingly,” the order to the DCs and the SPs reads.

    The existing Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 bans the transport of cattle to and fro the state as well as within the state and the sale or offer of beef or beef products in any area predominantly inhabited by non-beef-eating communities.

  • Festivities confined to homes as India witnesses subdued Eid celebrations amid pandemic curbs 

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across the country with limited number of people offering prayers at mosques amid gathering curbs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion.

    Modi tweeted, “Eid Mubarak! Best wishes on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day further the spirit of collective empathy, harmony and inclusivity in the service of greater good.”

    The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers also exchanged sweets at various points along the border, the first time since Pakistani side shunned the custom in 2019 after the Centre abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

    A BSF spokesperson said the “exchange of sweets took place between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers on the occasion of Eid at JCP (joint check post) Attari” in Punjab’s Amritsar district.

    A similar exchange of sweets took place between the two forces along the border in Rajasthan and Jammu.

    Sweets were also exchanged between the BSF and their Bangladesh counterpart BGB at multiple locations along the 4,096-km-long border.

    In Uttar Pradesh, the usual buzz was missing as people preferred to celebrate the festival in the confines of their homes.

    Led by Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, around 50 people offered “namaz” with masks on while maintaining social distancing at the historic Eidgah in Lucknow.

    They prayed for the eradication of coronavirus and development of the country, a statement issued by the Islamic Centre of India said.

    The centre had issued an advisory for celebrating the festival in accordance with the government guidelines, which had said that not more than 50 people should gather at any place at a given time.

    In Tamil Nadu, the devout offered prayers at mosques in conformity with COVID-19 protocols.

    Special prayers were held across the state in mosques and other designated places and many said they prayed for an early end to the Covid-19 pandemic and all-round prosperity.

    Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK leaders O Panneerselvam and K Palaniswami extended greetings.

    Meanwhile, Eid was celebrated with fervour in neighbouring Puducherry, with prayers being held in mosques, including at Nellithoppu.

    Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy greeted people on the occasion.

    The Muslim community in Kerala celebrated Bakrid in a subdued manner at their homes sans usual social gatherings.

    Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greeted people on the occasion.

    Mass ‘namaz’ at mosques were absent this year also as the government continued to impose strict restrictions fearing resurgence of the pandemic after a drop in cases this month.

    As only 40 people were permitted for prayers adhering to stringent pandemic protocol, there was no usual festive mood in mosques across the southern state, which used to witness a sea of devotees since morning during the occasion.

    Devotees could be seen following social distancing norms during the prayers inside the mosques.

    PHOTO STORY | From Delhi streets to guarded borders, devotees celebrate Eid al-Adha amidst the pandemic 

    Considering their safety, the majority of mosque authorities have asked devotees to come for the Eid prayer in the morning after performing “Vulu” (cleaning) and to carry their own “Musalla” (sheet for niskaram)”.

    They also seemed to avoid the usual exchange of pleasantries and embraces after the prayers.

    The Supreme Court’s criticism of the government’s relaxations for Bakrid in areas with high COVID- 19 positivity rate further dulled the spirit for some ahead of the festival.

    Devotees mostly stayed indoors to offer ‘namaz’ in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted people on the occasion. “Hearty wishes to all the countrymen on Eid-ul-Adha. May this festival bring happiness and prosperity in your lives,” Kejriwal tweeted.

    The day lacked usual hustle bustle and festivity as major mosques such as Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid in old Delhi were closed for the visitors.

    Police personnel were also deployed outside the mosques to prevent crowding.

    “As congregational prayers are not allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions, just a few staffers and their family members offered namaz on Eid-ul-Adha today. People themselves are careful and not thronging the mosques to keep safe from the virus,” said Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid.

    A senior police officer said,”Posters were also pasted with police wishing everyone Eid Mubarak and at the same time urging them to celebrate the festival at home with their families and stay safe.”

    The celebrations in Kashmir were a low key for the third consecutive year since August 2019.

    A majority of the faithful marked the festival of sacrifice by offering prayers in small groups and observing social distancing.

    No prayers were offered at major mosques and shrines of Kashmir due to restrictions on large gatherings, officials said.

    While small gatherings for Eid prayers were witnessed at local mosques, some people preferred to offer the prayers at home.

    Thousands of sheep and goats were sacrificed by Muslims across the Valley to mark the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim, the officials said.

    Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended Eid greetings to people.

    “In view of evolving situation, I urge everyone to follow the Covid preventive protocols, offer Eid prayers at home and stay safe,” he added.

    Leaders of several political parties also extended Eid greetings.

  • Bakrid Covid relaxation: SC warns Kerala of action if virus spreads

    Express News Service
    NEW DELHI/T’PURAM: The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the state government for giving relaxations in lockdown curbs for three days in view of Bakrid festival. The court did not cancel the government order as Tuesday was the final day of relaxations.

    But it warned the state government of stern action if the easing of restrictions leads to further spread of Covid.Describing the relaxations granted for Bakrid in areas with a high test positivity rate ‘wholly uncalled for’, a division bench comprising Justice R F Nariman and B R Gavai remarked that giving in to pressure from traders disclosed a ‘sorry state of affairs’.

    Recalling the court’s earlier judgments, the bench directed the state government to heed to the Right to Life guaranteed under Article 21 of the constitution.The bench was hearing a petition filed by Delhi-based Keralite P K D Nambiar questioning the Bakrid relaxations in the state. 

    Nambiar pointed out the SC’ directive to Uttar Pradesh government regarding the Kanwar Yatra festival and pleaded that a similar directive should be issued for Kerala where the TPR was more than three times that in UP.  

    ‘If untoward spread of Covid takes place, court will take action’

    The apex court referred to a paragraph in the affidavit filed by Chief Secretary V P Joy on behalf of the state government and said it disclosed the state had given in to associations of traders, which made a representation that they had stocked up goods for the festival season. “What is extremely alarming is the fact that in Category D, where infection rates are the highest, a full day of relaxation has been granted,” the court observed. “We may also indicate that if, as a result of this, any untoward spread of Covid takes place, any member of the public may approach the court after which it will take action accordingly,” said the court which also congratulated the petitioner.

    As directed by the court, the state government filed an affidavit on Monday night, saying that the curbs and resultant economic slowdown had badly affected people’s lives.“The organisation of traders started to agitate against the stringent curbs implemented in local self-government institutions and declared they would open shops all over the state flouting regulations,” the affidavit said, adding that Opposition parties had also demanded more relaxations to give some respite to the traders and to allow some economic activities in the state.

    “The CM held discussion with the organisations and heard their demands on July 16. The traders assured that the opening of shops will be strictly following Covid protocol and are ready to follow any additional regulations ordered by the state,” it said.

    As per a July 17 GO, textiles, footwear shops, jewellery, fancy stores, shops selling home appliances and electronic items, all types of repairing shops and shops selling essential items shall be allowed to open from July 18 to 20 from 7am to 8pm in category A, B and C areas, in view of Bakrid that will be celebrated on July 21.

    In D category areas (where TPR is higher than 15%), these shops can function only on July 19, the GO said. In the affidavit, Joy said the state is vigorously vaccinating people and is expected to inoculate at least 60% of its population within two or three months. The state said it has vaccinated 45% of its 18+ population with at least one dose and 18% have been vaccinated with two doses.

    BLOOPER IN GO COSTS GOVT DEARLYThe setback the state suffered in the Supreme Court, with regard to providing lockdown restrictions for Bakrid, could have been avoided had the senior officials been more vigilant in drafting the governm-ent order announcing relaxations, reports B Sreejan.  

    Lockdown curbs to continueAfter facing criticism from Supreme Court, the state on Tuesday decided not to extend the relaxation further. It also decided to continue the restrictions based on test positivity rate in the local bodies for one more week. The weekend lockdowns will also continue.