Bakrid

Free entry for tourists at Taj Mahal on Eid-al-Adha for three hours

The entry will be free from 7 am to 10 am for offering namaz at the mosque premises of the historic monument

Bakrid or Eid-al-Adha: Here are some wishes and messages to share with your family, friends on the special day

Eid-al-Adha commemorates the day when Prophet Ibrahim decided to sacrifice the life of his son, Ismail, to honour Allah’s demand that he sacrifice his most-loved thing. But scriptures say that Allah replaced Ismail with a lamb at the time of sacrifice

Assam: Key Islamic body urges Muslims not to sacrifice cow on 'Bakrid' festival

As 'Qurbani' is an important part of the festival, animals other than cows can be sacrificed, said Badruddin Ajmal, said the chief of Assam unit of Jamiat Ulema

Eid-ul-Adha 2021: Wishes, greetings, and messages to share with family and loved ones

Below are a few Eid al-Adha wishes and greetings to share with relatives, friends, and loved ones:

'Wholly uncalled for': SC slams Kerala government over relaxations granted for Bakrid

The apex court pulled up the state government for giving in to traders' pressure by granting relaxations ahead of Bakrid and said it disclosed a "sorry state of affairs"

SC tells Kerala to respond to plea against 3-day relaxation in COVID restrictions

The application, which raised the issue related to Kerala, claimed it is shocking that in a medical emergency, the government is playing with the lives of citizens through such measures

Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Here's how to download and send themed-WhatsApp stickers

Users can download and share the themed-festival WhatsApp stickers via the apps available on PlayStore.

Bakri Eid 2020 date: Festival to be celebrated on 1 August; here's all you need to know about its significance

Bakri Eid commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim in a dream and commanding him to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.

PETA India urges states to stop illegal transport, slaughter of animals before Eid al-Adha 2020

PETA has sent out letters to DGPs of all states and UTs, urging them to take precautionary measures to stop illegal transport and killing of animals ahead of Eid.

Kashmiri students in New Delhi observe Bakri Eid away from home: 'Suffering has become our normal'

A group of Kashmiri students observed Bakrid festivities on 12 August at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, away from home. Some of them have not spoken to their families in a week.