Lucknow Eid: ‘Maintain cleanliness, avoid sharing ritual videos’ Eidgah Imam issues 12-point Eid-Ul-Adha advisory | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: As the crescent moon signals the approach of Eid al-Juha, set to be celebrated across India on 7 June, the Islamic Center of India (ICI) in Lucknow has urged the community to follow legal, hygienic, and respectful practices for animal sacrifice in order to celebrate Eid with devotion, discipline, and compassion.Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Chairman of the Centre and Imam of Lucknow’s Eidgah, announced the date and shared a 12-point advisory to guide the faithful in observing the Sunnah of sacrifice while upholding civic responsibility and spiritual reverence.Speaking to the media, Maulana Farangi Mahali emphasised the deep significance of Eid al-Juha, also known as Bakrid. “Sacrificing on this occasion is not a mere ritual—it is the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail Alaihi Salam, a worship most beloved to Allah in these sacred days,” he said. For Muslims who are Sahib-e-Haisat and Sahib-e-Nisab (financially capable), the sacrifice is obligatory and should be performed on 7, 8, or 9 June.The advisory, rooted in both faith and practicality, urges the community to observe legal, hygienic, and respectful practices. Only animals permitted by law—such as goats, sheep, or camels—should be sacrificed, and the act must take place at designated spots, not in public areas like streets or roadsides. “Cleanliness is paramount,” Maulana Farangi Mahali stressed, advising against pouring sacrificial blood into drains, which is both religiously disapproved of and unhygienic. Instead, blood should be buried in the ground to serve as fertiliser, and animal waste should be disposed of through arrangements made by the Municipal Corporation.In light of modern sensitivities, the advisory prohibits photographing or filming the sacrifice, with a firm directive to avoid sharing such content on social media. “This is a sacred act, not a spectacle,” the Maulana said, urging discretion to preserve the festival’s dignity.The advisory also highlights the importance of charity, a key part of Eid al-Juha. A portion of the sacrificial meat must be distributed to the poor, but only in properly packed containers—not carried openly. This ensures respect for the recipients and helps maintain the community’s public image.Maulana Farangi Mahali also urged Muslims to offer special prayers for relief from Uttar Pradesh’s severe heatwave, mercy for Palestine, and blessings for India’s development. “Pray for our soldiers guarding our borders,” he added, linking the festival’s communal spirit with national pride.