Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1978
Saturday 11 November 1978
17529 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1978?
- Eid al-Adha 1978 is on Saturday 11 November 1978 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1978?
- Eid al-Adha 1978 was 17529 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 1979?
- Eid al-Adha 1979 is on Thursday 1 November 1979.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1978 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
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaHarshana
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal9:22 AM - 10:44 AM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM