New Delhi, May 25 -- Muslims across the globe are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid in India this week.

In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on 27 May. In India, Muslims will commemorate the festival a day later, on 28 May. However, in Kashmir Eid al-Adha will be observed on 27 May, the same day it is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia.

Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Zil Hajj, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This Eid also coincides with Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Eid al-Adha, or the 'Feast of Sacrifice,' is the Islamic festival that begins during the Hajj, in the 10th day of the lunar month of Zil Hajj or Dhul-Hijja.

A joyous occasion celebrated...