Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2011
Monday 7 November 2011
5463 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 5 Nov - Mon, 7 Nov 2011
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2011?
- Eid al-Adha 2011 is on Monday 7 November 2011 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2011?
- Eid al-Adha 2011 was 5463 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 2012?
- Eid al-Adha 2012 is on Friday 26 October 2012.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2011 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 Dwadashi
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaHarshana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:59 AM - 9:20 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM