Public Holiday Philippines Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 2005

Friday 21 January 2005

7959 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 21 Jan - Sun, 23 Jan 2005

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 2005?
Eid al-Adha 2005 is on Friday 21 January 2005 in Philippines.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 2005?
Eid al-Adha 2005 was 7959 days ago.
Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Philippines?
Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in Philippines.
When is Eid al-Adha 2006?
Eid al-Adha 2006 is on Tuesday 10 January 2006.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2005 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
20042 FebruaryMondayView
200521 JanuaryFridayThis page
200610 JanuaryTuesdayView
200631 DecemberSundayView
200720 DecemberThursdayView