Former Union Minister and BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi extended his wishes on the occasion of Eid and said that India will be the only country where followers of all religions live and celebrate festivals together.
On Wednesday, PM Modi conveyed greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid al-Adha.
Indian stock markets will remain closed next on August 15 for Independence Day celebrations.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass an urgent order on the application seeking strict implementation of the Delhi Government advisory against the illegal slaughtering of animals on Eid.
Although sacrificial animal markets and bakery outlets were thronged by buyers on Wednesday, Eid eve shopping remained a low key affair in Kashmir this year.
“I call upon the community elders, religious heads, prominent citizens and all stakeholders to join hands to defeat the nefarious designs of a handful of people who are making malicious attempts to disrupt the peace and development journey for their vested interests,” the Lt Governor said.
The Islamic Centre of India in Lucknow has issued an advisory, asking Muslims not to share pictures of animal sacrifice on social media during Eid-ul-Azha, or Bakri Eid.
A traditional festival recipe, sewai or seviyan is made in almost every household on the occasion of Eid. It is a go-to and lip-smacking dessert for many Indian households, made quickly and easily with just a few ingredients.
From enjoying different delicacies to meeting family and friends, TV actors have all the plans to make the Eid celebration exciting and special.
In view of the Eid tomorrow, Kolkata Police have made elaborate security arrangements throughout the city to maintain peace and tranquility.
