Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1976

Thursday 2 December 1976

18238 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 2 Dec - Sun, 5 Dec 1976 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1976?
Eid al-Adha 1976 is on Thursday 2 December 1976 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1976?
Eid al-Adha 1976 was 18238 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 1977?
Eid al-Adha 1977 is on Tuesday 22 November 1977.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1976 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
NakshatraRevati
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:57 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:47 PM
Abhijit11:50 AM - 12:31 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
197514 DecemberSundayView
19762 DecemberThursdayThis page
197722 NovemberTuesdayView
197811 NovemberSaturdayView