Raipur, May 27 -- The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has issued an appeal urging members of the Muslim community to maintain communal harmony and avoid performing animal sacrifice in open or public places during the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations on Thursday.

Waqf Board chairman Salim Raj issued a statement on Monday saying Eid-ul-Azha prayers would be offered across mosques and Eidgahs in the state between 6 am and 11 am according to local schedules.

The Board said Islamic teachings promote brotherhood, respect for all religions and peaceful coexistence. The festival, observed in memory of the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail, is among the most significant occasions in Islam.

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