Islamic scholars, Muslim leaders, lawyers, NGO representatives and social activists held a meeting in Mumbai on Sunday to discuss administrative preparedness and ensure peaceful celebrations during the upcoming Bakrid festival, reported the IANS.
Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha, is expected to be celebrated on May 27 in India, depending on the sighting of the moon.
During the meeting, community leaders discussed law and order, civic guidelines, cleanliness arrangements and legal awareness related to the festival.
AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan said some people attempt to create disturbances during the festival under the guise of cow vigilantism.
Speaking after the meeting, Pathan said individuals often stop vehicles on roads and create tension. He added that a committee has been formed to address grievances through legal means and help avoid disputes during the festival period, according to IANS.
Leaders appeal for peaceful celebrations
Advocate Amin Solkar appealed to citizens to celebrate Bakrid peacefully and follow all rules laid down by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra government.
He said only authorised persons should visit designated areas and warned against any attempts to disturb public order.
He also stated that police assistance would be taken wherever necessary to ensure smooth implementation of civic guidelines.
According to the IANS, Muslim religious leader Mufti Muhammad Ashfaq Kazi said India’s tradition of communal harmony must be preserved and all festivals should continue to be celebrated peacefully.
He said discussions during the meeting focused on legal awareness, slaughterhouse operations and cleanliness measures during Bakrid.
He also urged members of the Muslim community to comply with civic rules, including registration requirements for animals with the BMC, the news agency reported.
Kazi added that a team of lawyers would work to prevent incidents that could disturb law and order.
Call for brotherhood and harmony
Community leaders jointly appealed to people to celebrate the festival with peace, brotherhood and mutual respect. They stressed the importance of maintaining communal harmony and avoiding any actions that could create tension.
Mumbai Police set up helpline numbers for Bakri Eid
Mumbai Police has issued a public advisory ahead of Bakri Eid 2026, which is expected to be celebrated on May 27, 2026, subject to moon sighting.
The advisory has been released to help traders, transporters, buyers and others involved in the legal transportation and sale of animals during the festival period.
Police officials said that people facing any difficulties while transporting animals through legal channels or at authorised animal sale locations designated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) can contact the Mumbai Police main control room.
The helpline numbers issued are:
8976754100
022-22623054
Assistance for traders and buyers
According to the police, traders, businessmen and buyers sometimes face issues during the movement and sale of animals ahead of Bakri Eid.
The officials have appealed to citizens to follow legal procedures and contact the helpline in case of any harassment, obstruction or other concerns.
Police monitoring festival arrangements
Mumbai Police is expected to maintain strict monitoring and security arrangements across the city during the festival period to ensure smooth movement and law and order.
(with IANS inputs)
