Mangaluru : Muslim community in Mangaluru celebrated Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) with special namaz (prayers) at various masjids in Mangalore on Friday, september 1.

The Idgah Masjid in Light House Hill Road, after offering Namaz, childrens, parents exchanged Eid-Mubarak wishes. Community members offered special prayers at the Idgah Masjid at the Light House Hill.

Eid-ul-AdhaHe said that the festival is being celebrated to commemorate the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim, who built ‘Khaba’ at Mecca. “Prophet Ibrahim spreads the message of universal brotherhood.

The prayers are followed by feasts with family members, friends and relatives.

Special namaz was offered by the community members at the Masjid Thwaqa at Pumpwell in the City. Similar prayers were offered at the Al Huda Masjid in Thokkottu.