When is Bakra Eid 2025? Know Date and Significance
Eid-ul-Adha, also called Bakra Eid or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important festivals for Muslims around the world. It is a time of devotion, sacrifice and togetherness. In 2025, Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated in India on Saturday, June 7, while Saudi Arabia will celebrate it a day earlier.
Eid-ul-Adha comes on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. In 2025:
Arafat Day is the holiest day in the Islamic year and is part of the Hajj pilgrimage rituals.
The festival remembers the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Isma’il (Ishmael). According to the Quran, Prophet Ibrahim had a dream in which God asked him to sacrifice his son as a test of faith. Ibrahim was ready to obey, but God replaced the child with a sheep at the last moment. This showed Ibrahim’s deep faith and devotion.
Eid-ul-Adha is not only about sacrifice. It is also about love, kindness and sharing. Here’s how Muslims usually celebrate:
Eid-ul-Adha happens at the same time as the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Pilgrims perform special rituals during Hajj, and Eid marks the end of their spiritual journey.
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