Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in Kerala on August 11, announced the state's hilal committee. In rest of India, Bakrid is likely to be observed on August 12 or 13, based on the sighting of crescent moon.
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Eid al-Adha Moon Sighting 2019 in Kerala: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted, Bakrid to be Celebrated on August 11
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th date of the final Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. While it is the 28th of Dhul Qadah -- the preceding month -- in all parts of India sans Kerala, here it is 29th Dhul Qadah today. If the moon is sighted, then Dhul Hijjah will begin in Kerala. If the crescent remains unseen, then Bakra Eid will be celebrated in the state on August 12.
01 Aug, 19:24 (IST)
No update yet on the sighting of Dhul Hijjah crescent in Kerala, the coastal state of India. The hilal committee officials have convened a meeting and an announcement is expected shortly.
01 Aug, 17:49 (IST)
The Hilal Committee office-bearers based in Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram are expected to issue an announcement on Dhul Hijjah crescent sighting shortly after Maghrib prayers. Stay tuned here for the updates.
Mallapuram, August 1: Kerala, the sole state in India whose Islamic lunar calendar mostly remains a day ahead of rest of the nation, will attempt to sight the new moon today. If the crescent is sighted, Eid al-Adha, also referred to as Bakra Eid, Bakrid and Eid ul Zuha, will be celebrated in the coastal state on August 11. Stay tuned here for the live news updates on the announcement by the Hilal Committee.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th date of the final Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. While it is the 28th of Dhul Qadah -- the preceding month -- in all parts of India sans Kerala, here it is 29th Dhul Qadah today. If the moon is sighted, then the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin in Kerala today. If the crescent remains unseen, then Bakra Eid will be celebrated in the state on August 12. Check Eid al-Adha Moon Sighting Announcement in Saudi Arabia, UAE & Other Middle East Countries.
Along with Kerala, moon sighting committees in all parts of the world except for mainland India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, will attempt to sight the Dhul Hijjah crescent today.
Notably, Eid al-Adha is among the major Islamic festivals. As part of the practice, Muslims who have the financial means are obligated to sacrifice a cattle and distribute its meat among their neighbours, poors and relatives.
During the month of Dhul Hijjah -- on the 10th date of which Bakra Eid is celebrated -- Muslims also undertake the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The pilgrimage is obligatory for a financially able Muslim to undertake at least once in his lifetime.
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