Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Eid-ul-Adha, popularly known as Bakrid, is one of the two important festivals of Muslims. It recognizes Abraham’s (Ibrahim) determination to offer his son Ishmael (Ismail) as a sacrifice for the word of God. This festival concludes the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. This year it will be celebrated on June 29.
When is Bakrid in 2023?
The Islamic holiday of Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, lasts between two and four days and is celebrated on the tenth day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah. While Eid al-Adha always falls on the same day according to the Islamic calendar, the Gregorian calendar uses a solar year instead of a lunar one, hence the date of Eid al-Adha changes every year. And this year Eid-Al-Adha will be celebrated on June 29, however, it may vary from region to region.
What are the key differences between Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha?
Date of Eid-Al-Adha 2023 in different countries
Eid-al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is a festival of mass. Every year, Eid al-Adha is celebrated on different dates in parts of the world, because the visibility limit of the crescent is different from the international date line.
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Country |
Bakrid date |
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India |
June 29 |
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Saudi Arabia |
June 28th |
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Japan |
June 29 |
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Morocco |
June 29 |
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Malaysia |
June 29 |
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Indonesia |
June 29 |
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Brunei |
June 29 |
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Canada |
June 29 |
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Singapore |
June 29 |
Bakrid 2023 in India
Bakrid is celebrated with great pomp and fervor in different parts of India. People from the Muslim community gather at mosques to offer special prayers and listen to sermons. They dress in their best clothes and visit family and friends, exchanging greetings and gifts. A key highlight is the sacrifice of an animal, usually a goat, which is then divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives, and one for the needy. The festival promotes values of compassion, unity and generosity, as people share their blessings with others. It fosters family and social ties, encourages acts of charity and strengthens the sense of community among Muslims in India.
Bakrid is an official holiday in India and most national, state and local government workplaces will remain closed or have reduced business hours. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also mentions Bakrid as a bank holiday. However, in some parts of the country banks will be closed on June 28. Check out the full list below:
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State/UT/Area/City |
Holidays in Bakrid |
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jammu |
June 29 |
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Kanpur |
June 29 |
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Calcutta |
June 29 |
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Jaipur |
June 29 |
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Lucknow |
June 29 |
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New Delhi |
June 29 |
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panaji |
June 29 |
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Patna |
June 29 |
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raipur |
June 29 |
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ranchi |
June 29 |
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shillong |
June 29 |
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Shimla |
June 29 |
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srinagar |
June 29 |
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imphal |
June 29 |
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Hyderabad |
June 29 |
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Guwahati |
June 29 |
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Dehradun |
June 29 |
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Chennai |
June 29 |
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chandigarh |
June 29 |
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Bhopal |
June 29 |
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Bengaluru |
June 29 |
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Aizawl |
June 29 |
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Ahmedabad |
June 29 |
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Agartala |
June 29 |
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Thiruvananthapuram |
June 28th |
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srinagar |
June 28th |
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nagpur |
June 28th |
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Bombay |
June 28th |
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Cochin |
June 28th |
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jammu |
June 28th |
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Belapur |
June 28th |
Banks closed on June 28 will operate normally on Thursday, and those closed on June 29 will operate normally on Wednesday. Online banking and other transactional services will be accessible immediately and without interruptions.
Eid and Bakrid are two terms that are often used interchangeably, rather than differing in their meanings. Eid is a collective term that encompasses various celebrations throughout the Islamic calendar, such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, while Eid al-Adha commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son. Bakrid is therefore a specific celebration within the broader framework of Eid festivals, highlighting the importance of sacrifice and obedience.
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