Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 1997
Friday 18 April 1997
10788 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 18 Apr - Sun, 20 Apr 1997
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 1997?
- Eid al-Adha 1997 is on Friday 18 April 1997 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 1997?
- Eid al-Adha 1997 was 10788 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 1998?
- Eid al-Adha 1998 is on Wednesday 8 April 1998.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1997 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
NakshatraMagha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:52 AM
Sunset6:48 PM
Rahu Kaal10:43 AM - 12:20 PM
Abhijit11:54 AM - 12:46 PM