Eid-ul-Adha 2024: Eid-ul-Adha is observed on the tenth day of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The timing of celebrations is contingent upon the sighting of the moon following the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. While Eid al-Adha is not directly linked to Hajj, it holds chronological significance as it occurs immediately after the pilgrimage ends.
Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience and devotion to Allah. At the moment of sacrifice, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, which Ibrahim then sacrificed instead. This event served as a test of Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and readiness to obey Allah’s commands without hesitation. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha signifies a time of sacrifice and spiritual devotion.
Eid-ul-adha 2024: When is Eid-ul-Adha in India?
According to media reports, moon sighting committees in India confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday, June 7. As a result, the first day of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Monday, June 17.
Eid-ul-adha 2024: Celebrations in other parts of the world
Eid-ul-Adha is a significant public festival, especially celebrated in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. It is observed with morning prayers and the tradition of animal sacrifice.
In the UAE, the government designates three days of public holidays annually, with the most important being the Day of Arafat, which precedes Eid al-Adha.
On June 6, 2024, the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Syria, Iraq, and other Arab states, as well as in the UK, US, and Canada.
The following day, June 7, 2024, marked the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on June 16, 2024. The Day of Arafat, a crucial ceremony during Hajj, falls on Tuesday, June 15, 2024.
