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

Eid al-Adha 2008

Tuesday 9 December 2008

6539 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 2008?
Eid al-Adha 2008 is on Tuesday 9 December 2008 in United Arab Emirates.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 2008?
Eid al-Adha 2008 was 6539 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 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

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
200720 DecemberThursdayView
20089 DecemberTuesdayThis page
200928 NovemberSaturdayView
201017 NovemberWednesdayView