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Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the country today. The faithful will offer Eid prayers in Eidgahs and mosques.
In Delhi, main Eid congregations are being held at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri mosque and Shahi Eidgah.
Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son in obedience of God’s command.
Eid ul Azha is observed in remembrance of the submission of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail (May Allah be pleased with both of them) before Allah Almighty. The day was set as an eternal example of sacrifice by the prophets of Allah Almighty, which would be followed till the Day of Judgment.
In fact sacrifice was not about slaying an animal, but submitting before the will of the Almighty and surrendering one’s desires in the way to attain higher objectives.
That spirit develop an exceptional quality in a person which helped him stay steadfast in difficult times and did not let him drift away from the righteous path.
President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid ul Zuha. In his message, Mr Kovind extended good wishes to Muslim brothers and sisters in country and abroad.
He said, on the special day, people celebrate the spirit of sacrifice. The President said, let us resolve to work together for unity and fraternity in shared society.