Public Holiday
Sri Lanka
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha
Sri Lanka
Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-ZuhaEid al-Adha 2020
Friday 31 July 2020
2272 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 31 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug 2020
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