TEXAS: Eid ul Adha was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious zeal in the cities of Houston, Dallas and surrounding areas of Texas, while Eid prayer meetings were held in several mosques.
In Houston, Eid prayers were offered at several mosques, including the Mustafa Mosque, where Pakistanis and other international communities gathered yesterday. Similarly, several meetings were organized in Dallas, where the Imam emphasized the importance of obeying Allah and serving one's parents, citing the example of Hazrat Ismail's (AS) devotion towards his father and Allah.
Eid gatherings were held today at Madina Masjid, Makkah Masjid Zia-Quran, Momin Center, Dar Hussain and other places in Dallas. Allama Babar Rahmani and Siraj Misbahi delivered the Eid prayer sermons at Madina Masjid, highlighting the sacrifices of Hazrat Ismail (AS) and Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) for the pleasure of Allah.
After mosque gatherings and Eid prayers, families visited stalls and enjoyed various activities. Many people performed animal sacrifices on farms in their respective counties, while others visited the graves of their loved ones to recite Fatiha and pray for forgiveness.
Overall, Eid ul Adha celebrations in Texas were marked by religious fervor, community spirit and joyous festivities.
