Mumbai, June 8: The festival of Bakrid, also known as Bakra Eid, Eid al-Adha and Eid Ul Azha, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Bakrid falls in Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is observed on 10th of Dhul Hijjah. As per Georgian calendar, Bakrid 2024 in India will be celebrated in this month. As Dhul Hijjah 1445 begins in India today, revelers have started looking for "Eid al-Adha 2024 date in India" and "Bakra Eid 2024 date in India" terms online. Scroll down to know the Bakrid 2024 date in India.

Before we get to the Bakrid 2024 date, it may be recalled that Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. It simple means every month ends after completing 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 ends and a new month begins from the next day. In case the moon remains invisible, a new month begins 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:

As mentioned above, Bakrid is celebrated on 10th of Dhul Hijjah. Since the month starts from June 8, Eid al-Adha 2024 date in India has been confirmed as June 17. The festival is observed by Muslims to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. Eid al-Adha: List of Rules Prescribed by Islam For Animal Slaughtering on Bakrid.

Islamic scriptures say the God asked Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice the dearest thing he possesses. He then decided to sacrifice life of his son Ismaeel. Ismaeel too agreed to sacrifice his life as an act of obedience to God’s command. But when Ibrahim tried to cut the throat of his son, his son was replaced by a ham, which was eventually slaughtered. Ismaeel escaped unharmed and the father-son duo succeeded in the God's test.

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