Bakrid, Bakra Eid and Eid ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha is celebrated by the Muslim community across the globe. The festival of sacrifice is celebrated on the 10th day of Zul Hijjah, which is the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. As per Islamic belief, the auspicious day is celebrated in remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim made out of his strong faith in God. The sacrifice may be in the form of an animal, but the animal signifies our Ego, Anger etc, that we should sacrifice and let go so that we all can come near to our God. The Qurbani can then be divided into three equal portions per share; one-third is for you and your family, one-third is for friends, and the final third is to be donated to those in need.

To mark this solemn occasion Kolkata based IHA Foundation's Chairman Satnam Singh Ahluwalia (General Secretary of United Interfaith Foundation – India) and President of United Interfaith Foundation - India Archbishop of Kolkata The Most Rev Thomas D'Souza and other religious leaders extended their greetings to Maulana Qari Fazlur Rahman, Imam-e-Eidain Senior Imam of Bengal to spread the message of Harmony and Brotherhood.

Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, Rev Thomas D'Souza, Fr Franklin Menezes and other religious and community leaders exchanged greetings with their Muslim Brothers and Sisters. This is the essence of India and the moral fabric of our nation, where all religions and faiths have co-existed peacefully and have always been there for each other.

"Peaceful dialogue between people of different faiths would save humanity from tumbling into ignorance, concern and confrontation with each other, as a society it has become essential that we understand each other religions which provides reasons for Unity and Brotherhood between believers of different religions and make us understand each others belief.", said Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, Chairman IHA Foundation and General Secretary United Interfaith Foundation – India.

"Celebrating each other's religious festivals enable us to build on mutual understanding, coexistence and respect for human dignity, through which we can achieve many miracles in society. After all we need to understand that religious disharmony and disruption is made by man for their own purposes and not any super powers that we may believe in.", said Most Rev Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.

"It was an honour and priviledge for me Sardar Satnam Singh Ahluwalia and Archbishop Thomas D'Souza on the solemn occasion of Eid Al-adha. The aim and purpose of this exchange of greetings is to re-inforce trust between diverse groups and to strengthen the unity and understanding between all religions and faith, which is relevant and necessary.", said Maulana Qari Fazlur Rahman, Senior Imam of West Bengal.

"Community gathering as part of cementing social relations is the purpose of our festival and their celebrations. Eid has also become a symbol of communal concord as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate this occasion.", said Fr Franklin Menezes Pro-Vicar of the Cathedral of Most Holy Rosary.