It has now been confirmed that the Dhul Hijjah 1445 moon has been sighted in many parts of India. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah shall begin from June 8. Bakrid or Eid al-Adha shall be celebrated on June 17 in India.
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Bakra Eid 2024 Moon Sighting in India Live News Updates: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted in Many Parts, Eid al-Adha on June 17
Bakra Eid, also known as Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid-Ul-Azha and Eid-Ul-Adha, is one of the two major festivals observed by Muslims across the world. Catch live news updates on the Bakra Eid 2024 moon sighting in India and know the Bakrid 2024 date.
07 Jun, 20:37 (IST)
According to reports, the Dhul Hijjah 1445 moon has been sighted in Guntur city of Andhra Pradesh. Announcements from other parts of India are awaited.
07 Jun, 19:56 (IST)
Ruet-e-Hilal committee in Hyderabad has confirmed the sighting of the moon. A final announcement is awaited, following which the Bakra Eid 2024 date in India will be fixed.
07 Jun, 19:06 (IST)
Maghrib prayers are about to be performed. Members of Ruet-e-Hilal committees (moon sighting committees) will meet after Maghrib prayers and try to sight the moon. They will also verify available testimonies of the moon sighting. Following the confirmation of the moon sighting, the dates for Dhul Hijjah month's start and Bakrid 2024 will be announced.
07 Jun, 18:29 (IST)
A final announcement on whether the moon has been sighted will be made shortly. If the moon is sighted today, Muslims will celebrate Bakrid on June 17. The date for Bakra Eid 2024 will be confirmed as June 18 if the moon is not sighted. Stay here for live news updates on the moon sighting in India.
07 Jun, 18:16 (IST)
Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of India and Muslims in general will look for the moon to determine the Dhul Hijjah start and Bakrid 2024 date. A final announcement is expected after Maghrib prayers that are performed immediately after the sun goes down. Stay here with us on the Bakra Eid moon sighting live news updates.
Mumbai, June 7: Muslims in India will attempt to sight the crescent moon today, sighting of which will determine the Bakra Eid 2024 date. Bakra Eid, also known as Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid-Ul-Azha and Eid-Ul-Adha, is one of the two major festivals observed by Muslims across the world. The festival is celebrated on 10th of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Catch live news updates on the Bakra Eid 2024 moon sighting in India and know the Bakrid 2024 date.
Under the Islamic calendar, each month ends after completing 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. On 29th of every month, Muslims look for the crescent moon. If the moon is sighted, the ongoing month ends and a new month starts from the next day. In case the moon remains unsighted, a new month commences 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.
Bakra Eid 2024 Date in India:
In India, today, June 7, marks 29th of Dhul Qadah, the month before Dhul Hijjah. Hence, Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of India and Muslims in general will look for the moon this evening. If the moon is sighted today, Dhul Qadah shall end and Dhul Hijjah 1445 will begin from June 8. If the moon is not sighted, Dhul Qadah shall complete 30 days on June 8, and Dhul Hijjah 1445 shall commence from June 9. Eid al-Adha: List of Rules Prescribed by Islam For Animal Slaughtering on Bakrid.
Bakra Eid or Eid al-Adha is observed on 10th of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, if the month of Dhul Hijjah starts from June 8, Bakra Eid 2024 in India will be celebrated on June 17. If Dhul Hijjah begins from June 9, Muslims in India will observe the festival on June 18. Stay here with us to get instant live news updates on the Bakra Eid 2024 moon sighting in India.
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