Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1916

Sunday 8 October 1916

40210 days ago

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When is Eid al-Adha 1916?
Eid al-Adha 1916 is on Sunday 8 October 1916 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1916?
Eid al-Adha 1916 was 40210 days ago.
Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in India?
Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in India.
When is Eid al-Adha 1917?
Eid al-Adha 1917 is on Thursday 27 September 1917.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1916 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on 10 Dhul Hijjah, during the Hajj pilgrimage. The date depends on moon sighting.

Significance

Honours Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.

How it is celebrated

  • Eid prayer
  • Qurbani, with the meat shared among family, neighbours and the poor
  • Festive meals

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dwadashi
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaGanda
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset5:58 PM
Rahu Kaal4:30 PM - 5:58 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:31 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
191519 OctoberTuesdayView
19168 OctoberSundayThis page
191727 SeptemberThursdayView
191816 SeptemberMondayView