Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2019
Monday 12 August 2019
2626 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 10 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVishkambha
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset7:04 PM
Rahu Kaal7:27 AM - 9:07 AM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM