Bakrid a low-key affair in Bhagalpur

BHAGALPUR: People celebrated Bakrid within the confines of their homes on Saturday in order to maintain social distancing amid Covid-19 pandemic.

“Families offered namaz at their homes as per the directives of the state government and district authorities,” said Syed Zeejah Hussain, secretary of District Shia Waqf Committee at Bhagalpur.

Dr Zia Ahmed, a medical practitioner at Tatarpur locality, said, “We followed the directions of the government and celebrated the festival without fanfare. We also tried to help the poor, needy and hungry as the festival teaches us about sacrifice.”

In an appeal to people, Bhagalpur SSP Ashish Bharti said everyone should follow social distancing norms while celebrating Bakrid.