Lucknow, June 6 -- Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, on Friday, appealed to the Muslim community to pray for the safety and security of the country and the Army personnel ahead of the Eid-al-Adha festival on June 7.

Speaking with ANI, Maulana Mahali also urged the Community to follow the 12-point advisory issued ahead of the sacred festival.

"Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 7. In this regard, the Islamic Centre of India has issued a 12-point advisory in which Muslims are asked not to sacrifice animals forbidden by the law. During sacrifice, hygiene should be maintained. The blood of the animal should not be disposed of in any public place," he said.

"While offering a sacrifice, no photos or videos should...