KATHMANDU, OCT 04 - The government has announced public holiday on Monday on the occasion of Bakra Eid (Eid-al-Adha), one of the biggest Islamic festivals.
A notice issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday has mentioned that Monday will be observed as public holiday across the country for the Muslim festival.
Bakra Eid is celebrated by the Muslim people with joy and gaiety when they gather at Mosques for prayers together with meeting family members.
In the Capital, Muslims gather at Jamia and Kashmiri, two of the biggest shrines in Ghantaghar. Popularly known as Bakra Eid , the festival is also a celebration of love and generosity. Bakra Eid is the second biggest festival of Muslims after Eid-ul-Fitr.
Families also celebrate the festival inviting their relatives adding the pleasure of culinary delights like sewaii (sweet pudding) and grilled kebabs. The loved ones also exchange greetings of Eid Mubarak, as part of the celebration.
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