As Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid is near Iqbal Ansari is telling Muslims over India to not kill cows during the festival. This has started a discussion about getting along with people of other religions taking care of cows and respecting different cultures.

Iqbal Ansari said to ANI that Muslims should respect the laws of India and the beliefs of Hindus, who think cows are very special.

He wants Muslims to think about the country, not just their own religion.

He thinks Muslims should not hurt animals that the law says to protect.

Iqbal Ansari says this is not about religion it is also about keeping the country peaceful. He thinks Muslims should not kill animals that are not allowed. Hindus think of cows as their mother and Iqbal Ansari thinks Muslims should respect that.

He wants the government to say that the cow is an animal for India. He believes this will help stop people from being violent against cows and against each other. Iqbal Ansari also said that the teachings of Islam and the Indian Constitution do not agree with killing cows.

He said Islamic books talk about how cows give us milk and ghee. They also say it is not good to eat cow meat. He said being a citizen means respecting the laws of the country and the people around you.

Iqbal Ansari went to Ayodhya. Met some Hindu saints and seers. He gave them some cow statues to remind people to be peaceful and respect each other. He is asking Muslims to kill animals that are allowed by the law and by teachings during Bakrid.

At the time Iqbal Ansari is asking the government to build better cow shelters and take good care of cows all over India. He wants to make sure cows have food and are treated well. Iqbal Ansari thinks this will help keep the country peaceful and make sure people of religions get along.

He wants Muslims to remember that Eid al-Adha is a time for peace and respect and they should celebrate it in a way that does not hurt others. Iqbal Ansari is trying to spread a message of peace and respect, between communities. He hopes people will listen to him.