Bakrid 2025: Eid ul-Adha or Bakrid, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important celebration for Muslims around the world. The exact date of Eid ul-Adha depends on the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon, which marks the beginning of the last month in the Islamic calendar. Here's when different countries, including India and Saudi Arabia, are expected to sight the moon in 2025.
Eid ul-Adha is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It remembers the story of Prophet Ibrahim, who was ready to sacrifice his son to follow Allah¡¯s command. Just before the sacrifice, Allah provided a ram to replace his son. Muslims celebrate this event by offering animal sacrifices, praying, and giving to the needy.
The Islamic calendar is based on the moon. The start of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month, depends on when the moon is sighted. Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, so the moon sighting decides the festival date.
In Saudi Arabia, the Dhul Hijjah moon sighting will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. If the moon is seen, Dhul Hijjah will begin on Wednesday, May 28, and Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Saudi Arabia¡¯s Supreme Court has asked Muslims to look for the crescent moon either with their eyes or binoculars. If the moon is seen and reported, it will mark the start of Dhul Hijjah and fix the dates for Eid and Hajj.
If the moon is not seen on May 27, Dhul Hijjah will start on May 29, and Eid ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
In Saudi Arabia, Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday lasting 3 to 4 days. People offer prayers, perform animal sacrifices, share meat with others, and spend time with family. A day before Eid is Arafat Day, the most sacred day for Muslims performing Hajj.
In India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and nearby countries, people will try to sight the Dhul Hijjah moon on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
If the moon is visible, Dhul Hijjah will start on Thursday, May 29, and Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025. If not, Dhul Hijjah will start on Friday, May 30, and Eid will be on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Moon sighting: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Several other countries will also attempt the moon sighting on May 27, including:
Their Eid ul-Adha date will also depend on whether they sight the Dhul Hijjah moon locally or follow Saudi Arabia's announcement.
The date of Eid ul-Adha 2025 will depend on the moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah in each country. In Saudi Arabia, the expected date for the moon sighting is May 27, while in India and other South Asian nations, it is May 28. Based on this, Eid ul-Adha will fall on June 6, 7, or 8. Stay updated with your local religious authorities for the final confirmation.
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