Bakra Eid 2021: Subdued Eid celebrations under the shadow of coronavirus

Eid al-Adha celebrations were subdued in India and in several parts of the world with no major congregational prayers and community feasts over fears of triggering a third wave of the coronavirus. However, this year the festive buzz was missing as most of the markets and other public places remained deserted as a majority of people preferred remaining indoors. The Eid al-Adha, or "Feast of Sacrifice", marks the end of the annual pilgrimage or Hajj to the Saudi holy city of Mecca and is celebrated in remembrance of Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to God.

Eid al-Adha celebrations were subdued in India and in several parts of the world with no major congregational prayers and community feasts over fears of triggering a third wave of the coronavirus. A Muslim man sits with his children after offering prayers during the Eid al-Adha festival at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

The Eid al-Adha, or

The festival is celebrated in remembrance of Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to God. Mali's interim president Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of two military coups, attends the Eid Al Adha prayer at a mosque in Bamako, Mali. Credit: Reuters Photo

People offer special morning prayers during the Eid al-Adha festival at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Worshippers attend prayers during Eid al-Adha at Grand Camlica Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo

A girl gets clicked during the Eid al-Adha celebrations in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya Credit: Reuters Photo

Somali community members leave the mosque after Eid al-Adha prayer in Louisville, Kentucky, US. Credit: Reuters Photo

A man walks after offering prayers during the Eid al-Adha festival at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslims offer the Eid al-Adha prayers on the first day of the feast, at the Millennium Square in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Credit: AFP Photo

Aerial view of Albanian Muslims attending the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Skenderbej Square in Tirana. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslim girls pose for a picture at the Mosque during the Eid-el-adha celebrations at Ibafo Mosque in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslims offer special morning prayers during the Eid al-Adha festival at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslims pray in the street in front of the mosque in Adjame, a popular neighbourhood of Abidjan, during the Eid al-Adha celebrations. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslims gather at the Huntington Bank Stadium during Eid al-Adha prayers and festivities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credit: AFP Photo