‘No open prayers or animal sacrifice in public’: CM Yogi issues strict directives ahead of Bakrid

May 25, 2026

Lucknow: As the preparations for Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) are underway across the entire country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued strict directives ahead of the festival. During a high-level review meeting held on Sunday, CM Yogi instructed police officials and district magistrates across the state to remain on alert and maintain law and order during the festival.

‘No open prayers or animal sacrifice in public’: CM Yogi

CM Yogi directed that namaz should be offered only inside mosque premises and under no circumstances should prayers be held in open public spaces or on roads. He also ordered that roads must not be blocked for offering prayers and suggested that if the number of worshippers is large, prayers should be conducted in shifts.

The Chief Minister further instructed that no animal sacrifice should take place in open areas and strictly prohibited the sacrifice of banned animals.

Emphasising cleanliness during the festival, he directed authorities to ensure that no unhygienic conditions arise after animal sacrifice and asked officials to make proper sanitation arrangements.

The Chief Minister also instructed authorities to keep a strict vigil on troublemakers and deploy adequate police personnel at Eidgahs and sensitive locations. Surveillance through CCTV cameras and drones has also been ordered in sensitive areas to maintain security.

CM Yogi’s 10 key directives for Bakrid

1. Namaz should be offered only within mosque premises
2. No open-air prayers under any circumstances
3. Roads must not be blocked for prayers
4. If crowds are large, prayers should be held in shifts
5. No form of animal sacrifice shall take place in open areas.
6. The sacrifice of banned animals is strictly prohibited
7. Do not litter or create filth following the sacrifices
8. A close watch must be kept on miscreants.
9. Police forces must remain deployed at Eidgahs
10. Surveillance using CCTV cameras and drones must be conducted in sensitive areas