New Delhi: Thousands of Muslims thronged the 17th century Jama Masjid and other mosques in the capital on Eid-ul-Zuha on Monday, celebrating the festival with special prayers and the spirit of sacrifice.
Chants of 'Allah ho Akbar' resonated in the narrow lanes of Delhi's old quarters from the loudspeakers of the Jama Masjid, one of the main centres for Eid festivities.
Image: Muslims offer prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Adha at Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Nov. 7, 2011. Muslims in the country celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, by slaughtering sheep, goats and cows.
Text: IANS
Images: AP
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