Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) 2025: Date, history, significance, celebrations — all you need to know

Although the date on the Gregorian calendar varies every year, however, according to the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.

This year, Eid al-Adha celebrations in India are likely to begin on Friday evening on June 6, followed by the main festival celebrations on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

India, and other South Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and more traditionally celebrate Bakri Eid one day after Saudi Arabia, and the remaining Gulf and Western countries.

On this festival, families come together to perform the ritual sacrifice of an animal in the name of Allah, which is then used to prepare a feast shared among family, friends, and the underprivileged, ensuring no one goes hungry on this significant occasion.

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Furthermore, devotees assemble at the mosque to offer their prayers, known as the Eid al-Adha namaaz, which can be performed anytime after sunrise until just before midday prayer time, followed by the Imam delivering a sermon or khutbah.

To promote awareness and understanding of Islam and Muslim culture, many Muslims take the opportunity during Eid celebrations to invite their friends, neighbours, coworkers, and students to participate in the festivities.