Lucknow, June 8 -- Eid-ul-Azha oe Bakrid was celebrated with religious fervour and complete tranquillity across Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. From major urban centres like Lucknow to rural districts including Amethi, Rae Bareli, Shravasti and Balrampur, members of the Muslim community gathered in large numbers at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers.

The festive spirit was marked by devotion, community bonding, and strict adherence to law and order.

In Lucknow, the largest congregations for Eid prayers took place at Aishbagh Eidgah, Tile Wali Masjid, and Asifi Masjid. Worshippers offered prayers for national peace and prosperity, and greeted one another with the traditional embrace of brotherhood.

The city witnessed an elaborate sec...