Thousands Offer Prayers at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Eid Al Adha

The revered Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan, became a focal point for thousands of devotees on Thursday as they gathered to celebrate Eid Al Adha. The sacred Jannati Darwaza was opened at 4 a.m., allowing worshippers from across India and abroad to enter and offer prayers, seeking blessings at the shrine.

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Devotees from far and wide, from across India and abroad, gather here with deep reverence. They pass through the doors to offer their prayers and pay their respects.

Large crowds thronged the Dargah from the early morning hours, marking the festival with devotion, prayers, and a spirit of peace and brotherhood. Daulat Chishti, a Khadem at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, noted the deep faith of visitors who travel from various parts of the country and overseas. "Devotees from far and wide, from across India and abroad, gather here with deep reverence. They pass through the doors to offer their prayers and pay their respects," Chishti said.

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On this day of Eid, specifically, people from the border regions of Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Kashmir arrive at the shrine of Garib Nawaz, bringing with them their deep devotion. Just as the Hajj rituals concluded yesterday, today a gathering of devotees, united by love and brotherhood, has assembled here.

Devotees from border regions, including Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Kashmir, were among those who arrived to participate in the celebrations. Jishan Chishti, another Khadem, highlighted the particular significance of the day for people from these areas. "On this day of Eid, specifically, people from the border regions of Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Kashmir arrive at the shrine of Garib Nawaz, bringing with them their deep devotion. Just as the Hajj rituals concluded yesterday, today a gathering of devotees, united by love and brotherhood, has assembled here," he said.

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On the occasion of Bakrid, the festival of sacrifice, I extend my heartfelt and loving greetings to all my Islamic brothers and sisters.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended greetings for Eid Al Adha, describing it as a reminder of humanity and noble values. In a message shared on X, he stated, "On the occasion of Bakrid, the festival of sacrifice, I extend my heartfelt and loving greetings to all my Islamic brothers and sisters." Stalin emphasized that Bakrid symbolizes "faith in God, sacrifice, compassion, sharing, and humanitarianism," urging people to share joy with the less fortunate and promote communal harmony and equality.

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Bakrid symbolises faith in God, sacrifice, compassion, sharing, and humanitarianism.