Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2014
Sunday 5 October 2014
4399 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 Dwadashi
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaShula
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Rahu Kaal4:34 PM - 6:03 PM
Abhijit11:46 AM - 12:33 PM