Eid al-Adha 2020 Live Updates: Bollywood Celebrates Festival Of Brotherhood, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Greet Eid Mubarak!

Take a look at how the festival of brotherhood is being celebrated amid the Covid 19 pandemicHere are some greetings, wishes, messages & quotes to share with your friends, family members, and others on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha!

Background

Millions of Muslims around the world are set to observe Eid al-Adha, the 'Festival of Sacrifice' on Friday, July 31. Commonly known as 'Bakrid', 'Bakra Eid', the holy festival is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year.ALSO READ | Eid al-Adha 2020: History, Significance, Date, Celebrations And More To Know About 'Festival Of Sacrifice'The festival is marked by sacrificing an animal that is close to people to prove their devotion and love for Allah. People usually sacrifice goats or sheep for commemorating Ibrahim (Abraham) who was to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. The scarified animal is then divided into three parts. One share is given to the poor and needy, another is kept for home, and the third is given to relatives.Many people also take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, organise huge feast gatherings, offer Namaz, exquisite clothing and religious parades.With the outbreak of contagious Coronavirus, Eid celebrations this years are likely to be different. Governments across the world have imposed several restrictions on holding large gatherings for the celebrations. Moreover, Muslims from India will not be allowed to take part in the Islamic practice of performing Hajj. However, there are no restrictions on wishing your near and dear ones Eid-al-Adha on social media or personal messages.ALSO READ | Saudi Arabia To Allow Only 1,000 People For Hajj 2020; No Indian Will Participate In PilgrimageHere are some greetings, wishes, messages & quotes to share with your friends, family members and others on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha:- May the Noor of the Quran fill out hearts and souls, bringing harmony in our lives and and unte the Ummah. Ammen!- Your prayers and sacrifices will never go unanswered. On this Eid al-Adha, embrace Allah’s divine blessings with all that you have. Eid Mubarak!- May Allah keep you away from harm and troubles. May all your sin be forgiven and may you be blessed with peaceful life for each day ahead. Eid Mubarak!- May Allah make all your wishes come true and fulfill all the desires you have. Here’s wishing your family and you happiness now and always. Eid Mubarak!- May the guidance and blessings of Allah be with you and your family on this happy occasion of Eid. Eid Mubarak!- Have a joy Bakra Eid with full of sparkling light to brighten your life. My heartfelt wishes on “the Festival of Sacrifice”!- I wish you all a very happy and peaceful EID. May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgression and ease the suffering of all the people around the globe. Ammen!- May Allah bring you joy, happiness, peace and prosperity on this blessed occasion. Wishing you and your family on this happy occasion of Eid! Eid Mubarak!

01/08/2020 15:05:10

Anil Kapoor wrote, "On this blessed occasion of Eid, wishing you and your family joy, happiness, peace and prosperity! #EidMubarak!"

01/08/2020 14:06:25

Anil Kapoor wrote, "On this blessed occasion of Eid, wishing you and your family joy, happiness, peace and prosperity! #EidMubarak!"

01/08/2020 13:40:17

Priyanka Chopra wrote, "#EidMubarak to everyone celebrating all over the world. Hope it brings us blessings, happiness & peace."

01/08/2020 13:35:13

Priyanka Chopra wrote, "#EidMubarak to everyone celebrating all over the world. Hope it brings us blessings, happiness & peace."

01/08/2020 12:58:32

Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and other Bollywood actors extended Eid greetings on social media.


Sharing a picture of himself, Salman Khan wrote "Eid Mubarak!". Earlier this year, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the actor had released a song titled Bhai Bhai for his fans as Eidi.

The actor's film, Radhe was supposed to hit the silver screens in May this year, but the release had to be deferred due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

01/08/2020 10:46:39

Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and other Bollywood actors extended Eid greetings on social media.


Sharing a picture of himself, Salman Khan wrote "Eid Mubarak!". Earlier this year, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the actor had released a song titled Bhai Bhai for his fans as Eidi.

The actor's film, Radhe was supposed to hit the silver screens in May this year, but the release had to be deferred due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

01/08/2020 09:37:26

Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and other Bollywood actors extended Eid greetings on social media.


Sharing a picture of himself, Salman Khan wrote "Eid Mubarak!". Earlier this year, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the actor had released a song titled Bhai Bhai for his fans as Eidi.

The actor's film, Radhe was supposed to hit the silver screens in May this year, but the release had to be deferred due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

01/08/2020 09:36:39

Delhi: People exchange greetings after offering prayers at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha, today.

01/08/2020 09:35:46

Delhi: People exchange greetings after offering prayers at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha, today.

01/08/2020 09:06:59

Delhi: People exchange greetings after offering prayers at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha, today.

01/08/2020 09:00:02

President Ram Nath Kovind Shares his greetings

Eid Mubarak! Idu’l Zuha symbolises the spirit of sacrifice and amity which inspires us to work for the well-being of one and all. On this occasion, let us share our happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread.

01/08/2020 08:48:51

President Ram Nath Kovind Shares his greetings

Eid Mubarak! Idu’l Zuha symbolises the spirit of sacrifice and amity which inspires us to work for the well-being of one and all. On this occasion, let us share our happiness with the needy and follow social distancing norms and guidelines to contain COVID-19 spread.

31/07/2020 22:53:11

In 2020, celebrations will be different all across the world due to the threat of coronavirus and communal Eid prayers or celebratory meals with extended families might not happen.

31/07/2020 21:46:51

Since India celebrates a day after Saudi Arabia, except certain states, this year Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on August 1, a day after Saudi. However, Kerala, like Saudi, has celebrated Eid on July 31 i.e. today.

31/07/2020 21:42:44

Eid-Al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.

31/07/2020 21:44:48

Eid al-Adha (also spelled as Eid ul-Adha), one of the two most important festivals of Muslims around the world is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and last month of the Islamic calendar.