The feast of the sacrifice, Eid-al-adha also known as Eid-ul-Zuha was celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm across Chhattisagrh on Monday.
Eid-al-adha, one of the two most important festivals in the Muslim calendar, commemorates Ibraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God, in a test of his faith.
The people of Muslim community, appearing in traditional attires, offered special prayers at the mosques and Idgaah before exchanging greetings with one another. They prayed for peace and prosperity of the nation.
The police had made necessary security arrangements for the peaceful celebration of Eid. The main markets of Raipur witnessed huge crowd on the occasion.
The residents of Muslim dominated areas including Mohadapara, Baijnathpara, Chotapara, Sanjay Nagar, Raja Talab and Nurani Chowk had made special arrangements to mark the celebration of Eid.
Facebook, WhatsApp and other social networking sites were flooded with Eid greetings. On this occasion, Governor Balramji Dass Tandon and Chief Minister Raman Singh extended warm greetings and hoped for happiness, peace and prosperity in the country.