Public Holiday United Arab Emirates Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 1996

Monday 29 April 1996

11152 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 27 Apr - Mon, 29 Apr 1996

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1996?
Eid al-Adha 1996 is on Monday 29 April 1996 in United Arab Emirates.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1996?
Eid al-Adha 1996 was 11152 days ago.
Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in United Arab Emirates.
When is Eid al-Adha 1997?
Eid al-Adha 1997 is on Friday 18 April 1997.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1996 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

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
199510 MayWednesdayView
199629 AprilMondayThis page
199718 AprilFridayView
19988 AprilWednesdayView