Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1981

Friday 9 October 1981

16465 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1981?
Eid al-Adha 1981 is on Friday 9 October 1981 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1981?
Eid al-Adha 1981 was 16465 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 1982?
Eid al-Adha 1982 is on Wednesday 29 September 1982.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1981 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
NakshatraShravana
YogaDhriti
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:18 AM
Sunset5:58 PM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM - 12:08 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:31 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
198020 OctoberMondayView
19819 OctoberFridayThis page
198229 SeptemberWednesdayView
198318 SeptemberSundayView