Indian, Pakistani Soldiers Exchange Sweets At Wagah Border On Eid Ul-Adha
NDTV
BSF Commandant Jasbir Singh said this is a traditional gesture between two border guarding forces.
Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Eid ul-Adha on Sunday.
Speaking to ANI, BSF Commandant Jasbir Singh said, "On the occasion of Eid ul-Adha, BSF has offered sweets to Pakistan Rangers at Joint Check Post (JCP) Attari Border. This is a traditional gesture between two border guarding forces. This also symbolises our tradition, goodwill and peace."
Eid ul-Adha or Bakra Eid, which is being observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the 'festival of sacrifice' and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Every year, the date changes as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar.
