Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1940
Sunday 21 January 1940
31705 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1940?
- Eid al-Adha 1940 is on Sunday 21 January 1940 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1940?
- Eid al-Adha 1940 was 31705 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 1941?
- Eid al-Adha 1941 is on Thursday 9 January 1941.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1940 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 Ekadashi
NakshatraRohini
YogaBrahma
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:13 AM
Sunset5:50 PM
Rahu Kaal4:31 PM - 5:50 PM
Abhijit12:11 PM - 12:53 PM