Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the nation as people across India marked Bakrid with prayers, celebration, and messages of peace and brotherhood. In his message on Eid-ul-Adha, PM Modi wished for happiness, prosperity, good health and success for all, highlighting the spirit of togetherness and compassion that defines the festival. Across the country, Eid-ul-Adha was observed with devotion and enthusiasm. Special Eid prayers were offered at Delhi’s Fatehpuri Masjid, while large gatherings were seen at Jama Masjid and Eidgahs across the national capital. Delhi Police confirmed that celebrations remained peaceful and incident-free amid security deployment and patrols. WATCH

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha and asked all to take a pledge to work towards spreading mutual brotherhood and harmony in the society. Eid-ul-Adha is the holy festival of love and sacrifice, the president said. Eid-al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, holds significant religious and cultural importance for Muslims worldwide. It falls on the 10th day of the last month of the Islamic calendar. Meanwhile, Democratic Progressive Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad was seen offering Namaz on Eid al-Adha in Delhi.