Eid ul-Adha 2025: How to perform Bakrid Namaz (Prayers)

Eid ul-Adha 2025: Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha 2025, also known as Bakrid, Eid-al-Adha, or Eid-ul-Zuha. This important Islamic festival is also called the ¡°Festival of Sacrifice¡± and holds deep meaning for the Muslim community.

Eid-ul-Adha is observed in memory of Prophet Ibrahim¡¯s strong faith in Allah. According to Islamic belief, Allah asked Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son. Ibrahim agreed without hesitation, but seeing his deep faith, Allah replaced his son with a lamb.

To remember this act of obedience and devotion, Muslims worldwide celebrate Bakrid every year on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is usually celebrated over three days. Since the Islamic calendar is based on moon sightings, the date of Eid-ul-Adha may vary from one country to another.

Bakrid 2025 Date in India

In India, Eid-ul-Adha 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th June 2025. This date was confirmed by the Markazi Chand Committee in Lucknow after the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, 28th May 2025.

On Bakrid, the festival begins with a special prayer called Salat al-Eid, which is offered to Allah. This prayer is not the same as the regular daily prayers and is performed in large gatherings at mosques or open grounds. Read further to learn how to properly perform the Salat al-Eid on this sacred occasion.

How to Offer Bakrid Prayers at Home | Eid ul-Adha Namaz Ka Tarika

Eid ul-Adha or Bakra Eid has great significance for Muslims. Thus, Bakrid prayers are also an extremely important part of festive celebrations. If you are offering the Bakrid prayer with the family, an adult male member must lead the prayer as an Imam.

Eidul-Adha Takbir

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Eid ul-Adha Prayer: First Rakah

Once you have formed the congregation, follow this step-by-step guide to performing Eid ul-Adha salah at home.

- First and Foremost perform Ghusl, the ritual of taking a bath in an Islamic way.

- Then perform Wudhu, to performing salah.

- Recite Niyyat to perform salah.

- Then recite Takbiratul Ihram and ask dua from the Almighty.

- Then begin performing salah by giving seven takbir and reciting Surah Al Fatiha.

- Then recite another surah from the Holy Quran.

- Complete the first Rakhat and perform Rukhu by reciting Subhanna Rabbiya l-¡¯azim three times.

- Then stand and recite Sami¡¯ Allahu liman hamidah Rabbana walaka-l-hamd.

- Perform first Sujud Subh¨¡nna Rabbiya l-a¡¯l¨¡.

- Rest on your knees and recite Rabbighfirl¨© wa-rhamn¨© wa-jburn¨© wa-rfa'n¨© wa-rzuqn¨© wa-hdin¨© wa' afin¨© wa'fu 'ann¨©. Or just say Rabbighfirli.

- Then perform the second Sujood.

Eid ul-Adha Namaz: Second Rakah

- In the second rakhat recite Surah Al Fatiha and another surah from the Holy Quran.

- Then perform Takbir five times.

- Post the sujood chant the following Tasyahhud,

- At-tahiyy¨¡tul lillahi was-?alaw¨¡tuth wa ?ayyib¨¡tu Assal¨¡mu ¡®alaika ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatull¨¡hi wa barak¨¡tuhu. Assal¨¡mu ¡®alain¨¡ wa ¡®al¨¡ ¡®ib¨¡dill¨¡hi?-?¨¡lih¨©n.

- Asyhadu an l¨¡ il¨¡ha illall¨¡h, wa asyhadu anna Muhammadar abduhu wa Rasuuluhu

- Allahumma ?alli 'ala Muhammadin, wa 'al¨¡ ¨¡li Muhammad, kam¨¡ ?allaita 'ala Ibrahima wa '¨¡li Ibr¨¡h¨©ma, innaka Ham¨©dun Maj¨©d. Allahumma b¨¡rik 'al¨¡ Muhammadin, wa 'al¨¡ ¨¡li Muhammad, kam¨¡ b¨¡rakta 'al¨¡ Ibr¨¡h¨©ma wa ¨¡li Ibr¨¡h¨©ma, innaka Ham¨©dun Maj¨©d.

- Then recite R¨¤bbana Taqabbal Minna innaka antas Sameeaul Aleem.

Finally, end Eid ul-Adha 2025 prayers by reciting Assalamu alaykum wa-Rahmatullah on your right side and your left side as well.

End the prayers with a Salaam.

FAQs:

Q. When does Eid al-Adha fall?

Ans. Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Since the Islamic calendar follows the moon cycle, the date changes every year. In 2025, Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 7th June in India.

What is Eid al-Adha?

Ans. Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, honours the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim, who was ready to sacrifice his son as a test of faith. On this day, Muslims perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) and share the meat with the poor, needy, and family members as an act of charity and devotion to Allah.

How many days is Eid al-Adha celebrated?

Ans. Eid al-Adha is usually celebrated for two to four days, depending on the country. While in some places it is a three-day celebration, others may observe it for a shorter or longer duration.

Why is Eid al-Adha called Bakrid?

Ans. Eid al-Adha is often called Bakrid in countries like India, where the name comes from the word "Bakri", meaning goat. This is because a goat, sheep, or other halal animal is traditionally sacrificed on this day as a part of the religious ritual.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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