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Dates for celebrating Eid al-Adha in 2024: India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and more

Dates for celebrating Eid al-Adha in 2024: India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and more


The customary animal sacrifice known as Qurbani is a part of celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid. The distribution of the sacrifice's meat to loved ones, neighbors, and the underprivileged embodies the festival's giving and sharing attitude.


This year, the crescent moon sighting determines when Eid al-Adha falls on different dates across the world.


This June, on various days, people will celebrate Eid al-Adha, also called the festival of sacrifice, which falls on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. Along with Eid al-Fitr, this festival is one of the two main Islamic holidays that honors the loyalty and dedication of the Prophet Ibrahim to Allah.


Bakrid's significance and festivities:


The customary animal sacrifice known as Qurbani is a part of celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid. The distribution of the sacrifice's meat to loved ones, neighbors, and the underprivileged embodies the festival's giving and sharing attitude.


Muslims usually start the day by dressing to impress and attending prayers at the mosque to thank God for all of their blessings. In order to ensure that those who are less fortunate may enjoy the festivities, it is also a time to meet with family and friends and to donate to charities.


Dates of celebration for Eid al-Adha in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries: 


This year, the crescent moon sighting determines when Eid al-Adha falls on different dates across the world. On June 6, 2024, in the evening, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and other Arab nations, as well as those in the UK, US, and Canada, saw the crescent moon for Eid-ul-Adha. As a result, these nations will celebrate Bakrid on June 16, 2024, while June 15 will be the Day of Arafah.


Date of Eid al-Adha in Pakistan, India, and other nations:


On June 7, 2024, however, Muslims in the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, and other South Asian countries saw the crescent moon. As a result, these areas will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on June 17, 2024.


Concerning Bakrid: 


One of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar is Bakrid. Islamic custom holds that Ibrahim was prepared to sacrifice his son Ismail in order to comply with Allah's desire. But in its place, Allah supplied a ram as a sacrifice, signifying both the need of faith and the kindness of God.

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