Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1949

Monday 3 October 1949

28162 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 1 Oct - Mon, 3 Oct 1949

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1949?
Eid al-Adha 1949 is on Monday 3 October 1949 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1949?
Eid al-Adha 1949 was 28162 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 1950?
Eid al-Adha 1950 is on Saturday 23 September 1950.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1949 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
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaShula
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset6:04 PM
Rahu Kaal7:43 AM - 9:12 AM
Abhijit11:46 AM - 12:33 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
194814 OctoberThursdayView
19493 OctoberMondayThis page
195023 SeptemberSaturdayView
195112 SeptemberWednesdayView