Amrutkaal अमृतकाल
Hindu Festival

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)

बकरीद
Next · 16 May 2027 · 10th of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar
344
days until Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)

Shubh Muhurat

Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 16 May 2027.

We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.

Significance

Eid al-Adha — 'the festival of sacrifice' — commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours, and the poor.

Rituals & Traditions

Upcoming dates

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Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)?

Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is next observed on 16 May 2027. The festival follows 10th of dhul-hijjah in the islamic lunar calendar.

What is Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)?

Eid al-Adha — 'the festival of sacrifice' — commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours, and the poor.