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bazaar · ceremony

Savaiyaan being sold at the ramzaan festival. After devotees finish their prayers or namaaz they break their fast at the mosque with what they have to offer and later they take to the streets for some sweets after a hearty meal.

livestock · ceremony

The immediate home environment of a Muslim family living in Old Delhi, at the time of the Eid festival. The feast of Bakra-Id is an occasion to give and to sacrifice.

ceremony · livestock

Muslim family ready to perform the ritual of Malik-e-Nisaab in which they sacrifice their best domestic animals as a symbol of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son.

livestock · ceremony

Butcher chops meat from the sacrificed goat which is preferred to be divided into parts by the family. Family retain some portion of the meat and then rest of the meat will be given to relatives, friends and neighbours.

livestock · ceremony

Butcher chops meat from the sacrificed goat which is preferred to be divided into parts by the family. Family retain some portion of the meat and then rest of the meat will be given to relatives, friends and neighbours.

ceremony · livestock

Butcher chops meat from the sacrificed goat which is preferred to be divided into parts by the family. Family retain some portion of the meat and then rest of the meat will be given to relatives, friends and neighbours.

livestock · ceremony

Cleaning the blood of sacrificed goat which is also called 'Adhiya' on the holy occasion of Id-ul-Zuha in Delhi, India. Bakr-id, to be rightly called Id-ul-Azha, is one of the most important Muslim festivals.

architecture · ceremony

The main prayer hall on the west side is adorned by a series of high cusped arches, standing on 260 pillars which support about 15 marble domes at various elevations. Jama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India.

livestock · ceremony

Chopped meat from the sacrificed goat are ready to cook and also preferred to be divided into three parts by the family.

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Common Islamic rituals being performed, with Muslim people preparing and digging a grave for the burial of the body. This is done, at least in this case, using a JCB excavator. High-tech being used for the oldest ritual...

livestock · ceremony

Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world slaughter an animal - a goat, sheep, cow or camel - to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God.

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Muslim women pray at graveyard during Shab-e-barat night in Delhi, India. Barat Night can be translated to acquittal/absolution, Urdu: Shabe Barat‎ in Persian, as well as in Urdu) is a Muslim event, celebrated on the 15th Sha'aban, the eigh…

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India.

fort · ceremony

Muslim devotees offer prayers at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort mosque in Delhi. Devotees in large number gather every thursday at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort in Delhi to offer prayer to the Djinns and write letters, stick coins to the walls of the mosqu…

ceremony · festival

Viewer discretion advised due to graphic content. A view of Muslim devotees taking out Muharram procession on the streets of Old Delhi.

fort · ceremony

Muslim devotees gather at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort to break fast during Ramzan. We see volunteers serve food and cold drinks for devotees....

ceremony · fort

Devotees gather at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort during thursday to offer prayer to the Djinns, devotees recite Holy book Quran and devotees offer prayer to the Djinns and write letters, stick coins to the walls of the mosque, offer milk, sweets,…

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Deepak Badhwar speaks to camera, and explains the rituals of Bakri-Eid in Delhi, India. He is wearing a Karakul hat! A Karakul (or Qaraqul) hat (Urdu, Pashto, Persian: قراقلی; also known as a Jinnah Cap in Pakistan for its frequent use by t…

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Muslim people gather on the eve of Shab-e-barat at Nizamuddin graveyard in Delhi, India. Barat Night can be translated to acquittal/absolution, Urdu: Shabe Barat‎ in Persian, as well as in Urdu) is a Muslim event, celebrated on the 15th Sha…

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Funerals in Islam (called Janazah in Arabic) follow fairly specific rites, though they are subject to regional interpretation and variation in custom.

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Muslim devotees beating their chest (Sine-zani) in the remembrance of Imam Hussein ibn Ali on the occasion of Muharram.

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Muslim people light candles on the graves of their loved ones on the occasion of Shab-e-barat.

ceremony · festival

Muslim devotees taking out Muharram procession on the streets of Old Delhi. During the procession, they beating their chests in the remembrance of Imam Hussein ibn Ali.