Eid-Al-Azha Being Celebrated Today Across J&K

2026-05-26 06:32:46

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Kashmir is celebrating Eid-al-Azha with great religious fervour and enthusiasm today to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S).

The day will dawn with special prayers in mosques and Eidgahs, with biggest congregations expected at Jamia Masjid Srinagar and at Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake.

As per the Islamic teachings, on this Eid, which is being celebrated on the 10th of the Islamic calendars last month, Zil-Hijjah, a spiritual Muslim offers a goat or sheep as a sacrificial animal while a calf will suffice for the vow of seven Muslims.

Allah ordered Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail. When the blindfolded father moved the blade on his son's throat to carry out the divine command, an animal from heaven replaced Ismail ( AS).

It is to celebrate the absolute submission of Prophet Ibrahim to Allah's command and the saving of Ismail's life that Muslims commemorate the day with symbolic sacrifices.

The Muslims, as per Islamic teachings, will start performing the act of sacrificing animals following the congregational Eid prayers.

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Markets on Tuesday wore a festive look amid rush of shoppers hitting the streets and Eidgahs to purchase sacrificial animals. Shops were decorated with colorful lights and stalls were overflowing with festive goods and bakeries. From traditional clothing to sweets and other delicacies, there was a palpable excitement in the air as people tried to complete their holiday preparations.

In both civil lines and as well as historic downtown Srinagar, roads were clogged with vehicles moving at a snail's pace due to the massive influx of shoppers. The main commercial areas including Lal Chowk, Nowhatta and Residency Road saw heavy traffic jam.

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