Assam Celebrates Eid-ul-Adha with Unity and Peace
Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations Across Assam
Devotees gathered at Eidgahs and mosques in Jorhat
Guwahati/Jorhat/Nalbari, May 28: On Thursday, Assam marked Eid-ul-Adha with heartfelt devotion and a collective commitment to peace, spanning from the Eidgah grounds in Guwahati to the prayer areas in Nalbari, and even in the rain-drenched Jorhat.
Early in the morning, thousands of worshippers congregated at mosques and beautifully adorned Eidgah grounds throughout the state, engaging in namaz and praying for communal harmony.
This festival, also referred to as Bakrid or Qurbani Eid, symbolizes sacrifice and devotion. This year, it took on a new significance with a widespread commitment to celebrate without cow sacrifice, aligning with the Chief Minister's request and state regulations.
Guwahati
In the capital city, numerous individuals participated in namaz at various mosques, seeking peace, prosperity, and brotherhood. Prominent mosques such as Burha Jame Masjid in Ambari, Lakhtokia Masjid, Rajdhani Masjid in Hatigaon, and Katabari Masjid were filled with devotees.
The General Secretary of Burha Jame Masjid emphasized civic duty alongside spirituality, stating, "I extend my best wishes to the people of Assam on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Today is the day of Qurbani, and I hope everyone adheres to the SOP issued by the Assam Government."
Nalbari
In Nalbari, thousands gathered at the Nalbari Eidgah Maidan and other prayer sites, offering prayers for global peace, harmony, and communal unity.
Families and friends exchanged warm Eid greetings, embodying the festival's spirit of togetherness. Hazrat Maulana Qari Maqbir Hussain remarked, "Eid Mubarak to all. Our state is home to many religions, and I wish for everyone to remain united and peaceful so we can advance Assam together."
Jorhat
Despite adverse weather conditions, the Islamic community in Jorhat turned out in large numbers at Eidgahs and mosques, with participants of all ages joining in the special prayers.
A representative from the Jorhat Eidgah Committee stated, "Even with the unfavorable weather, the people of Jorhat came together for Namaz. On behalf of the Jorhat Eidgah Committee and the Muslim community, I extend Eid greetings to everyone. I hope our days become more prosperous and that brotherhood among people continues to flourish."
A Cow-Slaughter-Free Eid
This year's celebrations marked a pivotal moment in Assam's public dialogue. Prior to the festival, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Eid committees statewide to celebrate without cow sacrifice, a practice already banned under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act.
In response, numerous Eidgah committees across the state issued formal requests to their communities and reportedly refrained from cow sacrifice this year.
The representative from the Jorhat Eidgah Committee reflected this sentiment, stating, "Everyone supported the Chief Minister's appeal. Assam has always been a peaceful state, and I believe it will continue to be so. Here, our identity as people comes first, and religion follows second."