Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2013
Tuesday 15 October 2013
4754 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct 2013 (take Mon off)
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
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaGanda
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset5:51 PM
Rahu Kaal2:59 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:29 PM