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When is Eid

The festival of Eid is observed by over 1.6 billion people across the world.
 
Eid al-Adha marks the end of Hajj (a pilgrimage to Mecca), while Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan (Ramzan). In the international Gregorian calendar, the dates vary from year to year shifting approximately 11 days each year. In 2019, the Eid al-Adha began on August 11 and Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in June.
 
Why do dates for Eid al-Adha or Bakri-eid and Eid al-Fitr's keep changing?
 
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar.
 
The start of Dhul Hijjah is dictated by the sighting of the moon, so Eid al-Adha cannot be worked out until the first day of the month is announced. The lunar year on which the Islamic calendar is based runs for around 354 days.
 
Because the Gregorian calendar used by most of the Western world is a solar calendar, running for 365 days, the time taken for the earth to orbit the sun, then Islamic dates drift back by 10 or 11 days every year.
 
The same stands true for Eid al-Fitr, too.
 
Here's all you need to know about 'Eid'
 
Eid marks one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. There are two types of eid:
 
1. Eid al-Fitr
 
2. Eid al-Adha / Bakri-Eid / Eid Qurban
 
Eid al-Fitr or the Festival of Breaking the Fast
 
Eid or Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting. Eid kick-starts the month of Shawwal, which begins with a feast to end the period of fasting. It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid.
 
Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice
 
Eid al-Adha is considered the holiest of the Islamic festivals.
 
It honours the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim (known in the Christian Old Testament as Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command.
 
However, before Ibrahim carried out the heartbreaking request, God, referred to as “Allah” in Islam, produced a lamb for him to sacrifice instead.
 
To commemorate this event, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts in an act known as Qurbani. One part of the goat is given to the poor, the second to the immediate family at home, and the third is reserved for relatives. There are usually four days of holiday for Eid al-Adha but it can range from three to as many as 16 days in different countries.
 

Latest Updates on Eid

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday

Updated On: 10 Jul 2022 | 7:21 PM IST

The Assam government on Monday announced that no public congregation will be allowed in the state on Eid in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated On: 19 Jul 2021 | 3:40 PM IST

The authorities in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday issued guidelines for Covid-appropriate behaviour to be observed during the Eidul Azha festival next week.

Updated On: 13 Jul 2021 | 9:44 PM IST

Eid al-Adha was celebrated on Saturday on a subdued note, with people offerin namaz at mosques as well as homes in the morning, following safety guidelines amid Covid-19 pandemic

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

A total of 36 police personnel were suspended for dereliction of duty after they failed to show up at the scheduled time of 5 am to look after the arrangements on Eid al-Adha

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 7:32 PM IST

Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) celebrated amid the coronavirus pandemic, confining the festivities to homes

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 5:27 PM IST

Low-key celebrations marked Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) in Tamil Nadu on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic, confining the festivities to homes

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 2:36 PM IST

Concertina wires and barricades were placed at many intersections in the city to prevent free movement of people

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 2:25 PM IST

Karnataka Wakf Board has permitted the devout to offer 'namaz' inside mosques on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) on Saturday under the Covid-19 induced guidelines

Updated On: 31 Jul 2020 | 10:16 AM IST

Europe's second largest bank post $13 bn loss, Moderna pitches vaccine at $50-$60 per course, fresh threat in Pakistan as people travel for Eid and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Updated On: 29 Jul 2020 | 4:40 PM IST

Buyers say they are getting quality animals at cheaper rates online; many platforms also allow exchanges and refunds

Updated On: 21 Jul 2020 | 3:35 PM IST

It said not holding the namaz in the usual manner is pardonable in circumstances such as these

Updated On: 19 May 2020 | 11:25 AM IST

Eid al-Adha, also called the "Festival of the Sacrifice" or Bakri Eid, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year

Updated On: 12 Aug 2019 | 2:51 PM IST

In his message, the Prime Minister said he hopes that Eid promotes the spirit of peace and happiness in society

Updated On: 12 Aug 2019 | 10:38 AM IST

Salaries of all employees and wages of DRWs/casual labourers etc. are being released and it has been ensured that the cash is replenished on a regular basis

Updated On: 11 Aug 2019 | 11:45 PM IST

However, the government may not immediately release the arrested leaders -- former CMs Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti -- who were lodged in guest houses

Updated On: 08 Aug 2019 | 10:02 AM IST

The incident took place Wednesday in Behda Thru village in the district when the two groups clashed over a dispute around offering of prayers

Updated On: 06 Jun 2019 | 10:40 AM IST

The export of live goats to UAE which typically peaks during Eid-Al-Adha will be the first casualty of the recent ban by the Union shipping ministry

Updated On: 21 Aug 2018 | 6:46 PM IST

Reports of sporadic clashes between stone pelting youths and the security forces have come

Updated On: 12 Dec 2019 | 7:43 AM IST

Wishing the women on the occasion of Eid, Desai lauded the step of the trustees and called it a historical step

Updated On: 07 Jul 2016 | 12:46 PM IST