Eid-ul-Adha is observed on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the last (twelfth) month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Following the conclusion of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, celebrations are contingent upon a valid lunar sighting. While Eid al-Adha is not directly related to the Hajj pilgrimage, it is significant chronologically since it falls just one day after the pilgrimage concludes.
Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his son, Ismail, as a sacrifice and his steadfast loyalty to Allah. At the precise moment of sacrifice, Allah substituted Ismail with a ram, who was to be slain instead of his son. This directive from Allah served as a test of the Prophet Ibrahim’s resolve and desire to follow his Lord’s instructions without hesitation. Eid-ul-Adha, then, signifies an occasion of sacrifice.
When is Bakrid 2024 in India?
According to media reports, moon sighting committees in India declared the crescent moon’s sighting on Friday, June 7. Consequently, the inaugural day of Eid-ul-Adha is Monday, June 17.
Celebrations Around The World
Eid-ul-Adha is a major public festival, especially in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco. People observe it by going to morning prayers and offering an animal sacrifice.
The UAE government observes three days of public holidays every year, the most significant of which is the Day of Arafat, which falls on the day before Eid al-Adha.
Moon Sighting Update:Scenarios for determining Eid Ul Adha in Saudi Arabia:
1) If the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent is confirmed this evening, Eid Ul Adha will be on Sunday 16th June 2024
2) If the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent is NOT confirmed, Eid Ul Adha will… pic.twitter.com/SomwibVHiM
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In Morocco, henna is applied to the sacrifice animal’s two horns in the belief that it will bring luck or good fortune. Subsequently, families gather for collective festivities and trade presents, or eidi.
When is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated across the world?
On June 6, 2024, people in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Syria, Iraq, and other Arab states, as well as those in the UK, US and Canada, saw the crescent moon.
The next day, June 7, 2024, marked the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah. On June 16, 2024, Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated. On Tuesday, June 15, 2024, is the day of Arafat, which is a crucial Hajj ceremony.
On June 7, 2024, Muslims in the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries saw the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah. On June 17, 2024, these countries would celebrate Eid-ul-Adha.
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