Members of the Muslim community greet each another after offering ‘namaz’ on the occasion of ‘Eid-ul-Azha’, at the Indira Gandhi Sarani, formerly known as Red Road, in Kolkata. Pic/PTI
Community members were also seen offereing namaz at Nakhoda Masjid, near Belgachia Bridge, and in various other parts of the city and state to mark the occasion
After the prayers, people greeted one another, exchanged gifts and enjoyed specially prepared festive dishes
Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished the citizens on the occasion
Across the country, Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with great pomp with members of the Muslim community gathering at mosques in large numbers to offer prayers and later performing the traditional sacrifice of animals commemorating the faith and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim
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