Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2008
Tuesday 9 December 2008
6526 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 6 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec 2008 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2008?
- Eid al-Adha 2008 is on Tuesday 9 December 2008 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2008?
- Eid al-Adha 2008 was 6526 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 2009?
- Eid al-Adha 2009 is on Saturday 28 November 2009.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2008 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
NakshatraAshwini
YogaVariyan
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Rahu Kaal2:49 PM - 4:07 PM
Abhijit11:53 AM - 12:34 PM