Public Holiday Sri Lanka Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 2011

Monday 7 November 2011

5476 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 5 Nov - Mon, 7 Nov 2011

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Quick answers

When is Eid al-Adha 2011?
Eid al-Adha 2011 is on Monday 7 November 2011 in Sri Lanka.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 2011?
Eid al-Adha 2011 was 5476 days ago.
Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in Sri Lanka.
When is Eid al-Adha 2012?
Eid al-Adha 2012 is on Friday 26 October 2012.
Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2011 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
201017 NovemberWednesdayView
20117 NovemberMondayThis page
201226 OctoberFridayView
201315 OctoberTuesdayView