Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1959
Wednesday 17 June 1959
24618 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1959?
- Eid al-Adha 1959 is on Wednesday 17 June 1959 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1959?
- Eid al-Adha 1959 was 24618 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 1960?
- Eid al-Adha 1960 is on Sunday 5 June 1960.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1959 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaParigha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:23 AM
Sunset7:20 PM
Rahu Kaal12:22 PM - 2:06 PM
Abhijit11:54 AM - 12:50 PM