Eid Al-Adha 2020: Muslims Across The Country Celebrate The Festival Of Brotherhood Amid The Pandemic

Prime Minster Narendra Modi also shared greetings on the occasion. He wrote on twitter, ‘May this day inspire us to create a just, harmonious and inclusive society. May the spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01-08-2020_000005B)

Members of the Muslim community offer namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, at Jama Masjid in New Delhi. The festival commemorates an episode from the Quran (also common to Judaism and Christianity) in which Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) follows Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son, Ismael (also known as Isaac). Before Ibrahim could carry it out, god intervenes and provides a lamb for the sacrifice. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01-08-2020_000003B)

India celebrates the festival a day after Saudi Arabia, except certain states. This year Eid al-Adha is being celebrated on August 1. However, Kerala, like Saudi, has celebrated Eid on July 31.(PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI31-07-2020_000199B)

Several state governments have issued advisory stating that the ban on all the religious programmes continues and so, the people must offer Namaz in their homes, and not in mosques. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI31-07-2020_000191B)

Many Muslim people take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage during the Eid al-Adha. But due to coronavirus outbreak the Government of India has decided that no one from India will travel to Saudi Arabia to take part in the Islamic practice of performing Hajj. The move has come after the Saudi Arabian authorities drastically cut down the number of pilgrims arriving for Hajj. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI31-07-2020_000198B)

Ram Nath Kovind also shared his greetings today and wrote ‘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.’ He also stressed on the need to follow safety norms for Covid 19. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI31-07-2020_000197B)

Traders with their livestock wait for customers near Jama Masjid, New Delhi on the eve of Eid al-Adha festival. Some states have issued advisory that animals for the purpose of sacrifice should be bought online or over the phone this time as markets dealing with them will remain closed. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)(PTI31-07-2020_000189B)