Eid al-Adha: Lucknow Imam urges Muslims to sacrifice animals privately, not share videos on social media

Eid al-Adha 2025: Lucknow-based Muslim cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli has urged people to sacrifice animals in private spaces on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and refrain from sharing any videos on social media. The Imam has also advised Muslims not to sacrifice prohibited animals and to follow government guidelines.

“This festival will be celebrated on 7 June in the country. A 12-point advisory has been issued by the Islamic Centre of India, Lucknow… The ‘Qurbani’ can be done on 7, 8 and 9 June; cleanliness should be maintained, and it shouldn’t be done in any public space,” Maulana Khalid said in a video advisory issued on 2 June.

“No photos or videos should be clicked or posted on social media,” he said.

“Pack the meat properly and distribute it. Also, once the Eid Namaz is over, make sure you pray for Palestine and also for brave soldiers guarding our borders,” said Maulana Khalid.

Muslims offer special Eid prayers in the morning on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

When is Eid al-Adha 2025?

Eid-ul-Adha, Eid al-Adha, or BariEid is one of the two Eids celebrated by Muslims. It is celebrated on the 10th of Zil-Hajj or Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice”.

This year, Eid al-Adha falls on June 7 in India and June 6 in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. The festivities run for three days.

Feast of Sacrifice

The central ritual of offering a sacrifice (qurbani) commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his obedience to Allah.

As mentioned in the Quran, Prophet Ibrahim received a divine command in a dream to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismael, as a test of his faith. As Ibrahim prepared to carry out the sacrifice, Allah intervened and provided a ram to be sacrificed instead, signifying Ibrahim's devotion and submission to Allah's will.

Thus, the sacrifice on Eid al-Adha symbolises the significance of faith, sacrifice, and obedience in Islam.