Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1985

Tuesday 27 August 1985

15045 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 24 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug 1985 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1985?
Eid al-Adha 1985 is on Tuesday 27 August 1985 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1985?
Eid al-Adha 1985 was 15045 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 1986?
Eid al-Adha 1986 is on Saturday 16 August 1986.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1985 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 Ashadha
YogaAyushman
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:48 PM
Rahu Kaal3:35 PM - 5:12 PM
Abhijit11:57 AM - 12:48 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
19846 SeptemberThursdayView
198527 AugustTuesdayThis page
198616 AugustSaturdayView
19876 AugustThursdayView