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

Eid al-Adha 1997

Friday 18 April 1997

10797 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1997?
Eid al-Adha 1997 is on Friday 18 April 1997 in United Arab Emirates.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1997?
Eid al-Adha 1997 was 10797 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 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

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
199629 AprilMondayView
199718 AprilFridayThis page
19988 AprilWednesdayView
199928 MarchSundayView