Eid Mubarak! Sacrifice, Prayers and Love From Srinagar to Kerala

On the occasion, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques.

Kashmiri Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers in Srinagar.

(Photo: AP)

Eid Mubarak!

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, 22 August, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques. The day marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. Eid al-Adha is observed to remember prophet Abraham's sacrifice of a lamb after God spared his son, Prophet Ismail.

Kashmiri Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers in Srinagar.(Photo: AP)

Prayers Offered at Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, too saw an outpouring of people.

Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid in New Delhi.(Photo: AP)

Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid in New Delhi.(Photo: AP)

Pigeons fly past as Muslims gather to offer Eid al-Adha prayers at Jama Masjid in New Delhi.(Photo: AP)

Kerala Victims on People’s Minds

A volunteer asks for donations for the people affected by flooding in Kerala after Eid al-Adha prayers at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi.(Photo: AP)

The Holy Sacrifice

Muslims carry goats for sacrifice after offering Eid al-Adha prayers in New Delhi.(Photo: AP)

Eid at the Border

The Border Security Force exchanged sweets with the Border Guards Bangladesh at Indo-Bangladesh border at Fulbari.(Photo: ANI)