Public Holiday India Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1987

Thursday 6 August 1987

14334 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 1987 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1987?
Eid al-Adha 1987 is on Thursday 6 August 1987 in India.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1987?
Eid al-Adha 1987 was 14334 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 1988?
Eid al-Adha 1988 is on Monday 25 July 1988.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1987 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
NakshatraMula
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:45 AM
Sunset7:08 PM
Rahu Kaal2:07 PM - 3:48 PM
Abhijit12:00 PM - 12:53 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
198616 AugustSaturdayView
19876 AugustThursdayThis page
198825 JulyMondayView
198914 JulyFridayView