Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1947

Saturday 25 October 1947

28871 days ago

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When is Eid al-Adha 1947?
Eid al-Adha 1947 is on Saturday 25 October 1947 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1947?
Eid al-Adha 1947 was 28871 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 1948?
Eid al-Adha 1948 is on Thursday 14 October 1948.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1947 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
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal9:16 AM - 10:40 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
19465 NovemberTuesdayView
194725 OctoberSaturdayThis page
194814 OctoberThursdayView
19493 OctoberMondayView