Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1979
Thursday 1 November 1979
17174 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 1 Nov - Sun, 4 Nov 1979 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1979?
- Eid al-Adha 1979 is on Thursday 1 November 1979 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1979?
- Eid al-Adha 1979 was 17174 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 1980?
- Eid al-Adha 1980 is on Monday 20 October 1980.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1979 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
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
YogaVyaghata
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Rahu Kaal1:27 PM - 2:50 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM