Mumbai, June 7: The Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha, commonly known as Bakra Eid or Bakrid or Eid Ul Azha (Eid-ul-Adha) in India, will be observed in India this month. Bakra Eid is one of the two major festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Ahead of the festival, search terms such as "Bakra Eid 2024 date in India", "Bakra Eid kab hai (when is Bakra Eid?)" and "Eid al-Adha date in India" are being looked widely on Google. If you are look for Eid al-Adha 2024 date in India, this article has all information for you.
Bakra Eid is observed on 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. Today, June 7, marks 29th of Dhul Qadah 1445, the month before Dhul Hijjah, in India. Here it may be noted that each month under the Islamic calendar completes 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. On 29th evening of each month, Muslims try to sight the crescent moon. If the moon is sighted, the ongoing month culminates and a new month begins from the next day. If the moon remains invisible, a new month starts after the ongoing month completes 30 days. Eid al-Adha 2024 Date: When Is Bakrid or Eid Ul Azha in Saudi Arabia? From History to Significance, Know All About the Islamic Festival.
Eid-Ul-Adha 2024 Moon Sighting Today:
Since today marks 29th of Dhul Qadah in India, Muslims will look for the moon. If the moon is sighted, Dhul Qadah shall end and Dhul Hijjah 1445 will begin from June 8. In case the moon is not sighted, Dhul Qadah shall complete 30 days on June 8. Subsequently, Dhul Hijjah shall commence from June 9. Eid al-Adha: List of Rules Prescribed by Islam For Animal Slaughtering on Bakrid.
Bakra Eid 2024 Date in India: What Date Is Eid-ul-Adha 2024?
As mentioned above, Muslims celebrate Bakra Eid on 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, if Dhul Hijjah begins from June 8, Bakra Eid 2024 will be celebrated on June 17. If Dhul Hijjah begins from June 9, Muslims in India will observe the festival on June 18. In Saudi Arabia, Dhul Hijjah begins from today, June 7. Hence, Muslims in Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid al-Adha 2024 on June 16.
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