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In Photos: Jama Masjid resonates with Eid al-Adha prayers in Delhi

Updated On: 28 May, 2026 02:27 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Jama Masjid in New Delhi became the centre of Eid al-Adha celebrations as thousands gathered to offer prayers at the historic Mughal-era mosque. (Pics/PTI)

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Thousands gather at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi to offer Eid al-Adha prayers. Pic/PTI

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Thousands gather at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi to offer Eid al-Adha prayers. Pic/PTI
Men greet each other with hugs and “Eid Mubarak” after prayers end

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Men greet each other with hugs and “Eid Mubarak” after prayers end

Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail after receiving God’s command in a dream, according to Islamic tradition

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Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail after receiving God’s command in a dream, according to Islamic tradition

The story of devotion reached its turning point when God sent Angel Jibra’il (Gabriel) to replace Ismail with a ram, establishing the tradition of Qurbani, or sacrifice

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The story of devotion reached its turning point when God sent Angel Jibra’il (Gabriel) to replace Ismail with a ram, establishing the tradition of Qurbani, or sacrifice

Children are also seen celebrating the festival while greeting each other

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Children are also seen celebrating the festival while greeting each other

Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Jama Masjid was conceived as the imperial mosque of Shahjahanabad and remains one of India’s largest and most iconic mosques.

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Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Jama Masjid was conceived as the imperial mosque of Shahjahanabad and remains one of India’s largest and most iconic mosques.

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