The Centre on Monday changed the date of Bakrid holiday again to Wednesday from Thursday for its offices in Delhi.
On the basis of the report of Ruiyat Hilal (moon deciding committee) headed by Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, intimating that witnesses of sighting of moon have been received from different cities of India, it has been decided that all central government administrative offices located in Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on August 22, instead of August 23, 2018 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), a statement issued today by the Personnel Ministry said.
The government has withdrawn earlier release issued on August 14 stating that Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on August 23, according to the statement.
Animals to be sacrificed only at designated spots: Noida DM
The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration said the sacrifice of animals on Eid ul Zuha (Bakrid) should take place only at designated spots.
District magistrate Brajesh Narayan Singh along with senior superintendent of police Ajay Pal Sharma held a security arrangements review meeting.
Eid ul Zuha or the festival of sacrifice is the second of two biggest Islamic festivals celebrated worldwide each year. “Special attention should be given to Muslim-dominated areas. Also tour the areas in advance, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at places of prayers,” Singh told officials from the administration and police departments during the meeting held at the collectorate auditorium.
According to an official statement, the district magistrate said stray animals should not be allowed near mosques during the prayers.
"The sacrifice of animals should take place only at the designated spots and if anyone is found doing it in public areas, strict action be taken against them,” he said.
The officials have been asked to make sure the remains of sacrificed animals are not disposed off in ponds, rivers or thrown in drains or open grounds.
(PTI)
