JUNE 7: Eid-ul- Adha was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir.
People from all walks of life offered prayers to mark the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Scores of people flock to Macca Masjid Bathindi, Malik Market and Eidgah Jammu and were swept with zest and zeal.
Eid al-Adha is one of the main festivals in the Islamic calendar alongside Eid al-Fitr and is regarded as festival of sacrifice which is being observed on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.
Special ‘Takbir’ prayers are being held wherein verses from the Quran are being recited.
Since early morning, lakhs of devotees offered special Eid prayers at Mosques, after the sermons outlining the importance of sacrifice and compassion.
The devotees expressed strong desire for the peace and tranquility across the region.
Namaz were held in Kishtwar, Udhampur, Kathua, Poonch and Srinagar Hazratbal Dargah on the pious occasion.
