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In Pics: Kashmir's Muted Eid Celebrations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Valley witnessed a peaceful Eid al-Adha with less gatherings amid COVID-19 restrictions. 

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In the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir,  Eid-al-Adha was celebrated peacefully on Saturday, 1 August. It was incident-free and without any gathering anywhere in the Valley. Streets remained deserted in lieu of the prevailing unprecedented circumstances following an upsurge in the number of COVID-19 cases.

The Quint brings you a snapshot of how people celebrated Eid al-Adha in Anantnag and Srinagar.

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The incidences of animal sacrifices this year were much less as compared to the previous years in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, those who made sacrifices adopted the set protocol and distributed it within the localities where they live.

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This is the third Eid since 2019 that Kashmir “celebrated” in a restrictive atmosphere. Last year, it took place after 5 August when the Article 370 was abrogated. The first Eid after the month-long fasting came at the peak of COVID-19 fears, a situation that still exists.

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People preferred to offer prayers at home, either individually, or in small mohallah mosques wherein few people were permitted. Most of the Eid prayers took place quite early, starting at 6:30 am.

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Administration had already announced that movement would not be permitted. In certain areas, it appeared as if there was a curfew.

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