Eid al-Adha Celebrations Set for May 28, Islamic Center of India Issues Guidelines

Lucknow, May 27: The President of the Islamic Center of India, Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli, along with Iqbal Ansari, a former party in the Ayodhya Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case, has urged the community to celebrate Eid al-Adha peacefully and harmoniously.

Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli stated in an interview that Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) will be celebrated across the country on May 28 with great enthusiasm and religious traditions. The sacrificial rites will take place on May 28, 29, and 30, while the Eid prayers will be conducted on May 28. In this context, the Islamic Center of India in Lucknow has issued a 12-point advisory for Eid al-Adha, urging people to strictly adhere to the regulations of their respective states.

He emphasized that prayers should be performed at designated prayer grounds and advised attendees to arrive early to secure space. Additionally, he recommended that sacrifices be made only with animals permitted by law. It is crucial to maintain cleanliness during the sacrifice, and animal remains should be disposed of according to municipal arrangements, rather than being discarded indiscriminately. He also requested that no photos or videos be taken during the sacrifice, nor should such content be shared on social media. After the prayers, he encouraged everyone to pray for the country’s progress and protection from heatwaves.

Iqbal Ansari echoed the call for communal harmony and a peaceful Eid celebration, stating that this festival symbolizes sacrifice, brotherhood, and respect for all religions.

He remarked, “We celebrate our festival with everyone. The essence of the festival should be brotherhood and happiness in every home. When our neighbor is happy, we are happy too; when the villagers are content, we will also be at peace. The meaning of sacrifice on Bakrid is that we are good individuals who respect each other and honor all religions. Only through good deeds will our sacrifices be accepted. There should be no rift between Hindus and Muslims, and the true essence of the festival is to foster brotherhood in the country.”