Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2010
Wednesday 17 November 2010
5817 days ago
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
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaVajra
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal12:06 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM