Public Holiday
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
India
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2014
Sunday 5 October 2014
4400 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2014?
- Eid al-Adha 2014 is on Sunday 5 October 2014 in India.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2014?
- Eid al-Adha 2014 was 4400 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 2015?
- Eid al-Adha 2015 is on Thursday 24 September 2015.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2014 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
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaShula
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Rahu Kaal4:34 PM - 6:03 PM
Abhijit11:46 AM - 12:33 PM