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

Eid al-Adha 1999

Sunday 28 March 1999

10087 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 1999?
Eid al-Adha 1999 is on Sunday 28 March 1999 in United Arab Emirates.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 1999?
Eid al-Adha 1999 was 10087 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 2000?
Eid al-Adha 2000 is on Thursday 16 March 2000.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 1999 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
19988 AprilWednesdayView
199928 MarchSundayThis page
200016 MarchThursdayView
20016 MarchTuesdayView