The festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated by the Muslim community with religious fervour across the State on Wednesday.
Special mass prayers were held at mosques, Idgahs and open grounds at various places, mostly Cuttack, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Baleswar. large numbers of people belonging to the minority community congregated at the venues and offered special prayers.
At some places, Hindu families visited houses of their Muslim friends and greeted them on the occasion.
Police personnel have been deployed at several sensitives locations to avoid any untoward incidents during the celebration. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his greetings to Muslims on the occasion. “Warm wishes to all on Eid-ul-Zuha. May the spirit of Eid bring joy & prosperity in our lives and further us on path of harmony, compassion and brotherhood,” Patnaik wrote in Twitter.