Mangaluru : Muslim community in Mangaluru celebrated Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) with special namaz (prayers) at various masjids in Mangalore on Monday, september 12.

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. Mangalore Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar led the prayers and later delivered blessings. Khazi explaining the significance of the festival called upon community members to pray for peace and harmony in the society.

He 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,” he added.

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.