Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2011
Monday 7 November 2011
5462 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 5 Nov - Mon, 7 Nov 2011
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 Dwadashi
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaHarshana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:59 AM - 9:20 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM