Eid ul-Adha 2023: Date in India, Significance History And Wishes Of Bakrid

Muslims across the world are celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Adha, which is also known as Bakrid, Eid-al-Adha or Eid ul Zuha in Arabic is the ¡°festival of sacrifice¡± celebrated prominently amongst Muslims.

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Eid ul Adha (Eid al-Adha or Bakrid) is a festival celebrated among Muslims all over the world in remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim made out of his strong faith in Allah.

Ibrahim was asked by God to sacrifice his only son on Allah¡¯s wish and the former had agreed. Looking at his faith, God intervened and he was asked to sacrifice a lamb instead.

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Hence, every year on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid ul Adha and is celebrated for three days. The celebration dates of Eid al-Adha is differ in different countries due to differences in geographical locations.

Bakrid 2023 Date in India

In India, Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on June 29, 2023. Markazi Chand Committee of Lucknow announces the Eid-ul-Adha date as June 29, 2023, as Dhul Hijjah crescent moon was sighted on Monday evening ie June 19.

The festival of Eid-al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar.

Eid-ul-Adha Dates in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and UAE

Since the Moon was sighted on June 19, 2023, in Delhi, the festival of Eid Al Adha or Bakrid is to be celebrated on June 29 this year.

Eid Ul-Adha 2023 date in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia¡¯s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a four-day Eid Al Adha holiday for private sector and non-profit workers in the Kingdom. Eid Al Adha holidays for the sectors will begin on June 27 and will end on Friday, 12 Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to June 30.

Eid Ul-Adha 2023 date in UAE (Dubai)

The Ministry of UAE announced a four-day Eid holiday for the public and private sectors. In UAE Eid ul-Adha celebrartion will start on 9th Dhu Al Hijjah (Day of Arafat), corresponding Tuesday, June 27, and will end on Friday, June 30.

Eid Ul-Adha 2023 date in Qatar

According to the announcement, ministries, government agencies, and public institutions will observe the holiday starting June 27 which corresponds to Dhul-Hijjah 9 and will end on Dhul-Hijjah 15, corresponding to July 3.

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Eid ul-Adha 2023: History of the Holy Festival

Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) or Eid ul Azha coincides with the completion of the annual holy pilgrimage, Haj, and is known as the "festival of sacrifice¡± as it commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to show his dedication and submission towards Allah.

According to the Quran and Islamic traditions, Allah tested Prophet Ibrahim's faith by commanding him twice to sacrifice his only son, Prophet Ismail, only to stay his hand when he obliged despite the devil trying to lead him astray. Allah was so pleased with Ibrahim¡¯s submission to him that He made this demonstration of sacrifice and faith a permanent part of a Muslim¡¯s life.

To commemorate the event, Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute the meat in three equal parts: one for home, one for relatives and one for the poor.

Eid-al-Adha or Eid ul- Adha dates are announced once Islamic scholars¡¯ ¡°sight¡± the moon, marking the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah. The date of Eid-al-Adha or Eidul Azha keeps on changing every year because of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha or Eidul Azha is celebrated on the 10th day of the final and one of the most sacred months of the Islamic calendar: Dhu al-Hijjah.

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Eid ul-Adha 2023: Celebration

The celebration begins after the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and lasts for three days.

Devotees dress up and wear perfumes or it as they head for congregational Eid al-Adha prayers at mosques or Eidgahs (prayers grounds) any time after sunrise to just before the Zuhr or noon prayers.

After the prayers and sermon, the devotees head home to celebrate the occasion with their families, embracing each other and chanting Eid takbir along the way, typically by taking a different route so as to meet and greet more people.

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.

Happy Eid ul-Adha 2023 wishes

1. May the blessings of Eid ul Adha fill your life with happiness and prosperity.

2. May your prayers be answered, and your dreams come true. Bakrid Mubarak!

3. Sending warm wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling Eid ul Adha.

4. On Eid Ul Adha, wishing that your sacrifices are considered and your prayers are answered by the almighty. Have a blessed Eid ul Adha.

5. Hope that you and your family are blessed with Allah¡¯s love and care on Eid-ul-Adha. Wishing you and your loved ones a blissful Eid-ul-Adha.

Eid ul-Adha 2023 status

1. May your sincere prayers be answered, and may you be blessed with Allah¡¯s blessings. Eid al-Adha Mubarak to you and your family.

2. May all your good deeds transform into blessings and make it a memorable Bakrid for you. Wishing you a Happy Bakri Eid.

3. May Allah bring into your life lots of happiness on the pious occasion of Bakri Eid.

4. May Allah accept all your good deeds and forgive all your acts of disobedience. Have fun on this day.

5. Sometimes Allah showers his wishes in life by giving us true friends who always stand by us. Thank you for being there. Eid Mubarak.

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