Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1948

Thursday 14 October 1948

28516 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 14 Oct - Sun, 17 Oct 1948 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1948?
Eid al-Adha 1948 is on Thursday 14 October 1948 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1948?
Eid al-Adha 1948 was 28516 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 1949?
Eid al-Adha 1949 is on Monday 3 October 1949.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1948 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
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Rahu Kaal1:33 PM - 2:59 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:29 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
194725 OctoberSaturdayView
194814 OctoberThursdayThis page
19493 OctoberMondayView
195023 SeptemberSaturdayView