Agra, June 7 -- Eid-al-Azha was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the Braj region on Saturday.

In Agra, the world heritage monument Taj Mahal was open free of charge for two hours in the morning-from 7 am to 9 am-to allow worshippers to offer namaz at the mosque within its premises.

Security was stepped up to ensure smooth conduct of the celebrations. Police teams patrolled the lanes around Jama Masjid, with deputy commissioner of police (City) Sonam Kumar leading a round in the Old City area and inspecting the Taj Mahal premises for preparedness.

A large number of namazis gathered at the Taj Mahal and stood in neat rows to offer prayers. Following tradition, the Archaeological Survey of India had ordered free entry for a ...