Today and the next 3-4 days is a holiday that is celebrated by Muslims called Eid al-Adha. It is called many things - Greater Eid, Festival of Sacrifice and Baqra/Baqri Eid (Goat Festival) are some of the main names for this holiday.
There are many Muslims in Delhi and they will be celebrating this holiday. The Mosque in the picture below is Jama Masjid. It is a very famous mosque in Delhi.
On Eid, men, women & children are expected to dress in their best clothes and perform the Eid prayers. Jama Masjid will be filled with many people during this time.
Muslims that can afford to do so will sacrifice their best domestic animal. In Delhi, it is usually a goat. This sacrifice is in remembrance of the story of Abraham and God's command to sacrifice his son.
One of the most effective ways to witness to Muslims during this time is to explain to them the true history and meaning of the sacrifice and how it all pointed and culminated in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!
Please pray for Christians during this time that they will be bold in sharing with the Muslims of Delhi! Many people are afraid of Muslims and do not talk or share with them. Please pray for boldness that they will not be afraid to share with them about the hope that they have inside!
Pray that the Muslims will be open to hearing and are able to understand the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ!
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