Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1951

Wednesday 12 September 1951

27453 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1951?
Eid al-Adha 1951 is on Wednesday 12 September 1951 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1951?
Eid al-Adha 1951 was 27453 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 1952?
Eid al-Adha 1952 is on Sunday 31 August 1952.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1951 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
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaShobhana
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:04 AM
Sunset6:30 PM
Rahu Kaal12:17 PM - 1:50 PM
Abhijit11:52 AM - 12:42 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
195023 SeptemberSaturdayView
195112 SeptemberWednesdayThis page
195231 AugustSundayView
195321 AugustFridayView