Manjeshwar: Muslims have only two primary religious festivals the world over, and these are holy Ramzan(Ram dhyan) month of fasting during the day and being charitable to the poor brethren, and the other, Bakri-Id which is common to Bible in Old Testament, which has Adam and Abraham, common with Mohammedans.

When devotees of Allah assemble in Meccah for Haj pilgrimage, they observe Bakr Id in Arabia. It denotes oneness of Divinity, Humanity, and human brotherhood, on the basis of sacrifice of selfishness for the common good of all.

Prophet Abraham(to Christians) or Ibrahim(to Muslims) who existed 2500 years before Muhammed came in what is Saudi Arabia today, has given rise to Bakri-Id, when he sacrificed a goat to God. Muhammed is known to Muslims as their last prophet.

In both Id-e-Milad Day(When Ramzan fasting ends) and Bakri-Id Day, Islam makes it a point for all Muslims to visit each other and offer goodwill to all, including those who are