Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1956
Thursday 19 July 1956
25681 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 19 Jul - Sun, 22 Jul 1956 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1956?
- Eid al-Adha 1956 is on Thursday 19 July 1956 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1956?
- Eid al-Adha 1956 was 25681 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 1957?
- Eid al-Adha 1957 is on Monday 8 July 1957.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1956 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
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaBrahma
KaranaBava
Sunrise5:35 AM
Sunset7:19 PM
Rahu Kaal2:10 PM - 3:53 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:54 PM