Muslims sacrificed sheep and bulls and shared food and essential commodities with the poor after offering special prayers as part of Bakrid celebrations held in various parts of the district on Thursday.The Tamil Nadu Thowheedh Jamaath organised the Bakrid prayers at Eidgah Grounds in Melapalayam in which thousands of Muslims participated. State administrative committee chairman of TNTJ M. Shamsul Luha Rahmani, who delivered the Bakrid message, appealed to the Muslims to be instrumental in the development of the society with their resources by sharing it with the needy.“The life of every Muslim should be an example to others as our sacrifices should nurture the life of the poor, who need not be our relatives or even Muslims. We, with our knowledge and by sharing what we have in excess, should elevate others’ lives,” Mr. Luha said.Thousands of Muslims participated in the Bakrid prayers conducted at Al-Madina School grounds by the Social Democratic Party of India and Masjid-ul-Huda mosque. Leading the prayers, Shahul Hameed Usmani of Masjid-ul-Huda mosque said the Muslims’ life should be dedicated for fostering love, social harmony, democracy and peace everywhere while strive hard for uplifting the oppressed and the poor.Party office-bearers S. S. A. Ghani, Saleem Dheen and others participated in the prayersOn behalf of the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam, Bakrid prayers were organised at Melapalayam Bazaar Grounds in which a few thousand Muslims participated and greeted each other. Moulvi Usama Murshid led the prayers in which the party office-bearers K.S. Rasool Maideen, Golden Khaja and others participated.Bakrid prayers were also organised at Pettai, Burkitmanagar, Palayamkottai, Ambasamudram, Kallidaikurichi, Maanur, Ervadi and other areas.In Tenkasi district, Bakrid celebrations were organised at Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Shencottai, Puliyangudi, Sankarankovil and other areas.In all the places, the Muslims sacrificed sheep and the bulls and shared the meat and grocery items with the poor. Published - May 28, 2026 05:20 pm IST