Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1955

Saturday 30 July 1955

26036 days ago

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When is Eid al-Adha 1955?
Eid al-Adha 1955 is on Saturday 30 July 1955 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1955?
Eid al-Adha 1955 was 26036 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 1956?
Eid al-Adha 1956 is on Thursday 19 July 1956.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1955 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
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaBrahma
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:41 AM
Sunset7:13 PM
Rahu Kaal9:04 AM - 10:45 AM
Abhijit12:00 PM - 12:54 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
195410 AugustTuesdayView
195530 JulySaturdayThis page
195619 JulyThursdayView
19578 JulyMondayView