Bakrid 2023 Date: When is Eid-Ul-Adha in 2023? History and Significance of Eid-Al-Adha
Eid al-Fitr, which is popularly known as Eid or Ramadan Eid, marks the end of the sacred month of Ramadan while Eid ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban or Qurban Bayarami) is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims across the world.
The day of Eid-ul-Adha falls on the tenth day in the final (twelfth) month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Dhu-al-Hijjah. The day that celebrations fall on is dependent on a legitimate sighting of the moon, following the completion of the annual Holy Pilgrimage of Hajj -? which is an obligation for all Muslims who fit specific criteria, one of the important Five Pillars of Islam.
Eid ul-Adha 2023 date and time?
Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Qurbani Eid, will be celebrated from Thursday, June 29, 2023, to June 30, 2023. The festival of Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated in the Dhu al-Hijjah month, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid-al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
| Eid al-Adha 2023 begins in India | Evening of Wednesday, June 28 |
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| Eid al-Adha 2023 ends in India | Evening of Thursday, June 29 |
| Public holiday of Eid-Al-Adha | June 29, 2023, to June 30, 2023 |
Bakrid 2023: Eid ul-Adha Significance
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide annually. The holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
The celebration begins after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and lasts for three days. It is a time of feasting and prayer, where Muslims gather in mosques or in public spaces to perform Eid prayers, listen to sermons, and exchange greetings and gifts with family and friends.
On Bakrid, Muslims gather for special prayers at mosques and perform the Eid Salah (prayer). They also listen to the sermon delivered by the Imam, which focuses on the significance and lessons of Prophet Ibrahim's obedience and willingness to sacrifice.
During the festival, Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal, usually a goat, sheep, cow, or camel, as a symbol of Prophet Ibrahim's obedience and devotion to Allah. The meat is then shared among family, friends, and the needy, with a portion reserved for oneself and one's immediate family.
Eid al-Adha is a time of spiritual reflection, selflessness, and community. It is a significant event in the Islamic calendar, and its observance varies depending on local customs and traditions.
Celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days
Depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days. The act of Qurbani (sacrifice) is carried out following the Eid Salaah (Eid Prayers), which are performed in congregation at the nearest Mosque on the morning of Eid.
