Hawzah News Agency- The celebration was marked by extensive Eid prayers, the performance of the sacrificial rite, and the distribution of humanitarian aid across cities and regions throughout the country.
Citizens nationwide honored the blessed holiday by gathering for mass prayers, fulfilling the obligation of sacrifice, and distributing essential aid packages to those in need.
In the capital, Baku, hundreds of worshippers attended religious ceremonies and performed the Eid al-Adha prayer in congregation. At the prominent Taza Pir Mosque, the prayers were led by Allah Shukur Pashazadeh, the head of the Caucasus Muslims Board. During this spiritual ceremony, participants offered supplications for the elevated souls of the nation’s martyrs, and prayed for national unity, prosperity, and lasting peace for the Azerbaijani people.
This festive worship was not confined to the capital; it was also observed with fervent participation in other regions. In the historic city of Shusha, the Eid prayer was held at the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, where worshippers prayed for the nation's honor and paid tribute to the memory of its esteemed martyrs.
The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic likewise witnessed enthusiastic ceremonies for the occasion. Congregational Eid prayers were held at the Heydar Mosque in Nakhichevan city and in all urban and rural mosques across the region. These religious rites echoed with prayers for the souls of the heroes who sacrificed their lives in defense of the homeland.
In the city of Ganja, the Eid al-Adha prayer was performed simultaneously in all mosques. The ritual slaughter of livestock was carried out at designated centers under strict veterinary supervision and in full compliance with health standards and Islamic legal rulings.
The city of Yevlakh saw the distribution of sacrificial meat to nearly 3,000 families in need, including the families of martyrs, veterans, and underprivileged groups. Concurrently, mosques in the region resounded with prayers for public welfare and abundant livelihoods for the people.
In Mingachevir, the noble tradition of sacrifice was also performed at specified centers. As part of the Eid programs, shares of the sacrificial meat were donated to over 500 families of martyrs and war veterans, as well as 135 low-income families. The ceremonies included supplications for the nation's progress, the well-being of all citizens, and blessings upon every household.
The widespread observance of these ceremonies across the Republic of Azerbaijan once again highlighted the unbreakable bond of its people with their national and spiritual values, their social solidarity, and their enduring traditions of mutual support.
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