Bakrīdh is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Muslims all over India. It falls on the tenth day of the month Dhu'l Hijja, according to the Islamic calendar. This is the festival of sacrifice as they behead Bakrā (goat) commemorating the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim who was very faithful and devoted to God’s will that he unhesitatingly , accepted to sacrifice his only son Ismail at his request. It is said that Allah wanted to test his faith hence asked him to sacrifice his son on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca. Though he loved his son as every father would, he was determined to follow Allah’s instructions .He blindfolded himself before sacrificing his son & unfolded it only after he performed the act. To his wonder, he found his son alive, smiling at him. Instead on the altar a slaughtered lamb could be seen.

This festival emphasizes on the devotion of Muslims towards their religion. This occasion coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca and people offer prayers in mosques. After the Īdh prayers, sacrificial meat, sweets and other goodies are distributed among friends and relatives. The Qurān conveys that sacrifice of Ābraham marked the end of human sacrifices for the Semitic race and Allāh requires only the surrendering of one’s will and purpose unconditionally and completely.