Eid al-Adha Moon Sighting 2023: Eid Ul Azha Or Bakrid Date For India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia And New Zealand To Be Announced June 19
On June 19, Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia & New Zealand will try to sight the Dhul Hijjah moon. Eid al-Adha date depends on the beginning of the Dhul Hijjah month. If the moon is sighted on Monday, June 19, the Dhul Hijjah 1444 month will start from June 20. In case the moon is not sighted, Dhul Hijjah will begin from June 21. Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid Ul Azha, Bakrid and Bakra Eid, is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah month. If the Dhul Hijjah month begins from June 20, Bakra Eid in India will be observed on June 29 and if it begins from June 21, Muslims will celebrate the festival on June 30.
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