Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2006
Tuesday 10 January 2006
7590 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 7 Jan - Tue, 10 Jan 2006 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2006?
- Eid al-Adha 2006 is on Tuesday 10 January 2006 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2006?
- Eid al-Adha 2006 was 7590 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 2006?
- Eid al-Adha 2006 is on Sunday 31 December 2006.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2006 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
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShubha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:41 PM
Rahu Kaal3:05 PM - 4:23 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM