Thousands of people gathered at the Big Eidgah in Kanpur on the occasion of Bakrid, with worshippers arriving from early morning to offer prayers. The Eidgah premises were filled with worshippers, and an estimated 100,000 people offered namaz at the site.
Following the Eid-ul-Adha prayers, people greeted one another and exchanged Bakrid wishes. The Eidgah premises saw gatherings reflecting brotherhood and harmony, while children, youth and elderly people participated in the festival observances.
Irfan Solanki also attended the prayers. After the namaz, he extended Bakrid greetings and prayed for peace.
Security arrangements were tightened in Kanpur in view of the festival. A heavy police presence was deployed at the Eidgah and nearby areas, with barricading installed at several locations and drone cameras used for monitoring.
Officials from the Uttar Pradesh Police and the administration reviewed security arrangements from the morning. Additional force was deployed in sensitive areas to prevent any disorder.
During the prayers, the imam led prayers for peace, progress and brotherhood in the country. An appeal was also made to maintain social harmony and assist people in need.
Outside the Eidgah, crowds gathered around stalls selling sevaiyan, sweets and food items, while children purchased toys and balloons.
The Kanpur district administration implemented a special traffic plan, restricting vehicle movement on several routes during the prayers to avoid inconvenience to people.
Photographs and videos from the Big Eidgah are also being widely shared on social media, with people posting images of prayers and gatherings.
Bakrid was also observed peacefully in other cities of Uttar Pradesh, while the administration continued to monitor the situation across the state.
Officials said the police and administration remained fully alert to ensure the festival concluded in a harmonious atmosphere and that all arrangements were successful.
