Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2015
Thursday 24 September 2015
4044 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep 2015 (take Fri 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
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaVanija
Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset6:16 PM
Rahu Kaal1:44 PM - 3:15 PM
Abhijit11:49 AM - 12:37 PM