Mangaluru: Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) was celebrated by the Muslim community members with special namaz (prayers) being offered at various masjids in Mangaluru, on Thursday. Community members offered special prayers at various mosques in the city.
The festival is celebrated to commemorate the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim, who spreads the message of universal brotherhood and who built the ‘Khaba’ at Mecca.

Health minister U T Khader also offered his prayers at the Ullal dargah.

Muslim brethren exchanged ‘Eid Mubarak’ wishes and returned home to celebrate the holy festival.