By News Desk
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, a controversy erupted in Mira Road, Maharashtra when some members of the Bajrang Dal created a ruckus and attacked Muslim families who brought lambs for sacrifice.
The incident occurred outside the JP North Celeste Society on Saturday, June 15.
In a viral video that surfaced on the internet, some Bajrang Dal, radical Hindutva outfit members are seen objecting to Muslim families bringing lambs in the neighbourhood.
The altercation escalated when Bajrang Dal members allegedly attacked a Muslim man family.
Pertinently, Eid Al-Adha or Bakrid is a holy occasion, also called the ‘festival of sacrifice’, and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
In India and other parts of the world, Muslims celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm and devotion. They offer prayers and sacrifice animals.
Recent attacks
In recent days which highlights growing Islamophobia and prejudice against the Muslim community living in India, a series of attacks and disruptions have been reported across various regions ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
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