Tag: Bakrid

Gopeshwar : Police have asked Muslims in Badrinath to celebrate Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) in Joshimath, about 40 km away from the temple town. The minority community residing in Badrinath mostly consists of migrant labourers working on reconstruction projects at the Himalayan temple. "A meeting with members of the minority community, priests and contractors engaged in the projects was held on Tuesday. It was collectively decided that the 'namaz' of Bakrid will be offered in Joshimath and not in Badrinath," K C Bhatt, SHO, Badrinath police station told PTI on Wednesday. No one...