Eid al-Adha 2019, Bakrid 2019 Date in India: History, Importance & Significance of Bakra Eid and why we celebrate

Eid al-Adha 2019, Bakrid 2019 Date in India: History, Importance & Significance of Bakra Eid and why we celebrate

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Updated: August 11, 2019 11:00:19 am

Eid al-Adha 2019: History, Importance & Significance of Bakrid and why we celebrate

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2019 Date in India: While Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar, according to the Gregorian calendar, the date varies every year and shifts 11 days from the previous date.

Eid al-Adha 2019: Bakrid or Eid al-Adha is marked by Sacrificial Feast. (Source: File Photo)

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2019 Date India: Bakrid or Eid al-Adha, which is also known as the festival of sacrifice, brings Muslim families together. The day commemorates the readiness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in order to prove his obedience to Allah. The festival is the second most important holiday among the Muslim community, first being Eid al-Fitr.