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

Eid al-Adha 2007

Thursday 20 December 2007

6896 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 2007?
Eid al-Adha 2007 is on Thursday 20 December 2007 in United Arab Emirates.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 2007?
Eid al-Adha 2007 was 6896 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 2008?
Eid al-Adha 2008 is on Tuesday 9 December 2008.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2007 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
200610 JanuaryTuesdayView
200631 DecemberSundayView
200720 DecemberThursdayThis page
20089 DecemberTuesdayView
200928 NovemberSaturdayView