Muslim devotees celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha, the festival of sacrifice, across India with fervour on Tuesday.
In Delhi, the faithful thronged the 17th century Jama Masjid and other mosques and offered special prayers.
(Saumya Khandelwal/HT Photo)
Several other mosques like Fatepuri Masjid and Idgah Masjid in the national capital were also crowded as people offered prayers.
Devotees offer namaz on the occiasion of Eid-ul-Zuha at Jama Masjid in Delhi. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT Photo)
Eid-ul-Zuha is also known as Eid-e-Qurban or Bakr-Eid because of the spirit of sacrifice it entails. On this day, Muslims offer goats and sheep as sacrifice.
Devotees gather at the Imambara in Lucknow to offer Eid-ul-Zuha prayers. (ANI)
Devotees offer Eid-ul-Zuha prayers at Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri. (ANI)
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