Bakrid 2024 Date: When is Eid-ul-Adha 2024 in India?
Eid-ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival, is observed on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This festival, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated the day after the annual Hajj pilgrimage concludes. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah. At the moment of sacrifice, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, symbolizing divine intervention and reward for unwavering faith.
When is Bakrid 2024 in India?
In India, moon sighting committees confirmed the crescent moon's sighting on Friday. Consequently, Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
When is Bakrid Around The World?
Eid-ul-Adha is a major public festival, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. People attend morning prayers and perform animal sacrifices. In the UAE, the government declares three days of public holidays, with the Day of Arafat, a significant day of Hajj, falling on the day before Eid-ul-Adha.
In Morocco, applying henna to the animal's horns before the sacrifice is believed to bring good fortune. Families gather for collective festivities and exchange gifts, known as eidi.
On June 6, 2024, the crescent moon was sighted in countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Syria, Iraq, the UK, US, and Canada. Thus, these countries will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on June 16, 2024. The Day of Arafat, an essential part of the Hajj pilgrimage, will be observed on June 15, 2024.
