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 2025 – Date

Eid-ul-Adha comes on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. In 2025:

• Arafat Day (9th Dhul Hijjah) will be observed on Friday, June 6.
• Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated in India on Saturday, June 7.

Arafat Day is the holiest day in the Islamic year and is part of the Hajj pilgrimage rituals.

Why Bakra Eid in Celebrated?

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.

What Happens on Eid-ul-Adha?

Eid-ul-Adha is not only about sacrifice. It is also about love, kindness and sharing. Here’s how Muslims usually celebrate:

• Morning prayers are offered in mosques.
• Animals such as goats, sheep or camels are sacrificed in memory of Ibrahim’s story.
• The meat is divided into three parts: one part for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor.
• People visit family and friends, exchange gifts and enjoy special meals.
• It is also a time to help those in need.

Connection with Hajj

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.