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Public Holiday Pakistan Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 2017

Saturday 2 September 2017

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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
201613 SeptemberTuesdayView
20172 SeptemberSaturdayThis page
201822 AugustWednesdayView
201912 AugustMondayView