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Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim children greet each other on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Machkhowa Eidgah in Guwahati on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at a mosque in the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla Fort in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim child looks at others as they are offering prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A policeman keeps vigil as Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim child offers prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim man greets a child on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Red Road in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at a mosque in the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla Fort in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Nakhoda mosque in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Vendors take goats to market for sell on the eve of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Friday, 27 November 2009. Muslims across the city are buying goats,and other cattle to sacrifice on the day of festival, as they pay tribute to the Prophet Abraham"s devotion to God.Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Women select goat to sacrifice on the eve of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival, as they pay tribute to the Prophet Abraham"s devotion to God in Mumbai on Friday, 27 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A child looks at goats on the eve of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival, as they pay tribute to the Prophet Abraham"s devotion to God in Mumbai on Friday, 27 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A vendor counts money after selling a goat to sacrifice on the eve of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Friday, 27 November 2009. Muslims across the city are buying goats,and other cattle to sacrifice on the day of festival, as they pay tribute to the Prophet Abraham"s devotion to God.Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A man buys goat to sacrifice on the eve of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Friday, 27 November 2009. Muslims across the city are buying goats,and other cattle to sacrifice on the day of festival, as they pay tribute to the Prophet Abraham"s devotion to God.Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A vendor sells Sewai (vermicelli) for the upcoming ‘Id-ul-Zuha’ festival, at fancy bazaar in Guwahati on Thursday,26 November 2009. Id-ul-Zuha also called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or "bakr" in Urdu. The word "id" derived from the Arabic "iwd" means "festival" and zuha comes from "uzhaiyya" which translates to "sacrifice". On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God. This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca. Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at Noori Baba Dargah in Thane on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at Noori Baba Dargah in Thane on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims gather at Noori Baba Dargah on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Thane on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims gather at Noori Baba Dargah on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Thane on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at Noori Baba Dargah in Thane on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Jaipur on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslim children offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Kolkata on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims children greet each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslim children offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Kolkata on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Kolkata on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslim children greet each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Kolkata on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslim children greet each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Guwahati Eid-Gah Maidan in Guwahati on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims greet each other on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims participate in a holy prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Guwahati Eid-Gah Maidan in Guwahati on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandhan greets Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Kolkata on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Security personal keeps vigil on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration at the Guwahati Eid-Gah Maidan in Guwahati on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr festival celebration in Mumbai on Monday, 21 September 2009. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of Muslim"s holy fasting month of Ramadan when practicing Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking activities from dawn to dusk. Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid".