VIEW PICS | Devotees offer namaz on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is an occasion of joy and peace, where people celebrate with their families, let go of past grudges and make meaningful connections with one another.

Muslims offer prayers at the Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, in old Delhi. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS) 

Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which is being observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the 'festival of sacrifice. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)

Eid al-Adha is an occasion of joy and peace, where people celebrate with their families, let go of past grudges and make meaningful connections with one another. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. (Photo | S Senbagapandiyan, EPS)

The history of this occasion traces back to 4,000 years ago when Allah appeared in Prophet Abraham's dream asking him to sacrifice what he loved the most. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)

As per the legends, the Prophet was about to sacrifice his son Isaac when an angel appeared and stopped him from doing so. He was told that God was convinced of his love for him and hence was allowed to make something else as a 'great sacrifice'. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Muslim devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, at the Taj Mahal complex in Agra. (Photo | PTI)

Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, outside the Bandra railway station in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)

Muslims perform Eid al-Adha prayers on the street in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo | AP)