Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice was celebrated with religious fervor and due reverence across the country today. The faithful offered Eid namaaz or prayers in Eidgahs and mosques this morning. Later they exchanged Eid greetings.<br />''           <br />''In Delhi, braving heavy rainfall worshippers offered Eid prayers at Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri mosque and Shahi Eidgah. Speaking on the occasion, the Imams, who led the prayers appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony and prayed for the peace and progress of the country.<br />''             <br />''Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated to commemorate the willingness of Hazrat Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son in obedience to God's command. Reports of Eid prayer congregations have also come in from other parts of the country.<br />''<br />''<br />