Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2010
Wednesday 17 November 2010
5818 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2010?
- Eid al-Adha 2010 is on Wednesday 17 November 2010 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2010?
- Eid al-Adha 2010 was 5818 days ago.
- Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Eid al-Adha 2011?
- Eid al-Adha 2011 is on Monday 7 November 2011.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2010 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
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 Bhadrapada
YogaVajra
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal12:06 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM