Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1973

Monday 15 January 1973

19655 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 13 Jan - Mon, 15 Jan 1973

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1973?
Eid al-Adha 1973 is on Monday 15 January 1973 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1973?
Eid al-Adha 1973 was 19655 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 1974?
Eid al-Adha 1974 is on Friday 4 January 1974.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1973 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
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShukla
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:46 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
197227 JanuaryThursdayView
197315 JanuaryMondayThis page
19744 JanuaryFridayView
197425 DecemberWednesdayView
197514 DecemberSundayView