Usually all Muslim festivals are celebrated with great zeal and fervor in India. Accordingly Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha holds a special place in the hearts of the Muslim community throughout the world and Indian Muslims are no exception to this zealous sentiment. Meanwhile when translated into English, the festival is also known as Feast of the Sacrifice, where this pious and holy day is celebrated across the globe by the faithful as per the lunar Islamic calendar, much like rest of the important Muslim festivals, which include Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr.
Furthermore during the festivities of Bakrid, which is celebrated joyously, from the 10th to the 12th day of the twelfth month of Dhul Hijjah as per the holy Islamic calendar, the markets, streets and people dawn celebratory vibrancy that lasts throughout the three days of festivities. Bakrid is celebrated to commemorate the faith, devotion and spirit to sacrifice one's all to serve and follow the Almighty Gods.
During the Eid celebrations offering prayers is a
must for all except for genuinely sick, menstruating women and travelers.
Throughout the period of celebrations on can see large gatherings of people at
mosques, dressed in their finest of clothed attending prayer meeting across
India.
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