Following the pandemic, the state government on Friday issued guidelines ahead of Eid-UL-Azha (Bakrid) celebrations on August 1. As per guidelines, no religious gatherings will be allowed and the special Eid namaz will have to be performed at home and not in a mosque or public place. The guidelines further state that goats for sacrifice will have to be purchased online.

The guidelines issued by the Home Department have been forwarded to every district and commissionerate for strict implementation in their respective areas. As per the guidelines, the rules are going to be stricter in Containment and Red zones, where the local administration won't allow any kind of movement. So, celebrations and the sacrifice of animals are strictly prohibited. As for the other areas, the local administration will come up with ways to allot a place for sacrificing animals. These guidelines will be decided by local civic officials which shall be issued soon.