Eid al-Adha, or the festival of sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith.
The Indian government on Monday announced that the holiday for Bakrid will now be observed on Tuesday (September 13, 2016) and not on Monday (September 12).
Ibrahim soon decided to sacrifice his only loved son, who was just 13 year old. However, considering it the command of God, he took him to altar to sacrifice him. (Photo: AP)
On the occasion, Muslim people visit mosques and offer special prayers for peace and happiness to all. After the prayers, sacrifices begin. (Photo: AP)
The mythological story of this festival dates back to Ibrahim times. In deep sleep, Prophet Ibrahim dreamt God commanding him to sacrifice his dearest and nearest son just to check his faith in him. (Photo: AP)
The Eid marks the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, Abraham to Christians and Jews to sacrifice his son. (Photo: AP)
By that time he heard Allah calling him and saying he has passed his test of devotion and he need not sacrifice his son. Then God ordered him to sacrifice a lamb from the nearby bushes instead of his son. (Photo: AP)
On Bakri Eid, all muslims sacrifice goat or ox in admiration of prophet and in faith of Allah.