Mon Mar 31 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Eid Celebrations Across India, Prominent Figures Attend Prayers in Lucknow
**Lucknow, India** – Eid al-Adha was celebrated across India today, following the sighting of the moon on Sunday. In Lucknow, festivities included Eid prayers at various mosques, with a large congregation at Aishbagh Eidgah. Notably, the main prayer at Aishbagh saw participation from Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Dinesh Sharma, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, all offering Eid greetings. Women also participated in the prayers at Aishbagh.
Iqbal Ansari, a former plaintiff in the Ayodhya Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case, highlighted the spirit of communal harmony, stating that Eid is a time of shared joy between Hindus and Muslims, coinciding this year with Navratri.
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