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Public Holiday Pakistan Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 2019

Monday 12 August 2019

2626 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 10 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug 2019

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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
201822 AugustWednesdayView
201912 AugustMondayThis page
202031 JulyFridayView
202120 JulyTuesdayView