Eid-ul-Adha 2025 Moon Sighting in India: Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid, is set to be celebrated in India on June 7, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent moon on last night June 6 at 7:20 PM IST. The date for the moon sighting varies in different countries as the Islamic calendar follows lunar cycles. Few countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE and Indonesia, will observe the festival on June 6, a day earlier. People offered namaz across states and gathered in crowds to celebrate in Delhi, Punjab, Ayodhya, Jammu-Kashmir and Agra among other places.
PM Modi extended wishes for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 calling for harmony and strengthening the fabric of peace in India.
Best wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May this occasion inspire harmony and strengthen the fabric of peace in our society. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2025
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Significance
Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the immeasurable faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail on God’s command. However, God intervened and replaced Ismail with a male sheep, displaying that intention and devotion matter the most. In modern days, this act has been replaced with the ritual of animal sacrifice, as a reminder for believers of submission to the divine will and to show the importance of faith and charity. Visuals from Uttar Pradesh float in as members of the community gather to offer namaz in Ayodhya.
#WATCH | People offer namaz in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on the occasion of Eid al Adha. pic.twitter.com/rmqpvslWSt
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2025
Bakrid rituals
The festive day begins with special prayers at mosques or open grounds with “Eid Mubarak” greetings. People usually opt for traditional outfits and prepare for Qurbani, which refers to the sacrifice of goat, sheep or buffalo. The meat of the sacrificed animal is then divided into three parts for family, friends or relatives and one for the less fortunate. Eid Al Adha was celebrated by large numbers in Ahmedabad too as people celebrated the occassion after praying.
#WATCH | Gujarat | People offer namaz at the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. pic.twitter.com/Mncet4UBbq
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2025
Eid-ul-Adha greetings and wishes
- Eid Mubarak! May this blessed occasion bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your life. May your sacrifices be accepted and your prayers answered.
- Wishing you and your family a joyous Eid ul-Adha filled with love, blessings, and endless moments of togetherness. Eid Mubarak!
- May the spirit of Eid ul-Adha illuminate your heart and home with joy, faith, and gratitude. Have a wonderful and blessed Eid!
- On this sacred day, may Allah accept your sacrifices and shower you with His choicest blessings. Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones.
- Sending you warm wishes on Eid ul-Adha. May your life be filled with peace, happiness, and the blessings of Allah.
Children were seen infront of the Taj Mahal celebrating and wishing each other on Eid-ul-Adha 2025.
#WATCH | Agra, UP: Children hug each other as they celebrate after offering Eid al Adha namaz in front of the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/TKBgzsoY3i
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2025
Hajj pilgrimage significance
Eid al-Adha holds profound spiritual meaning and is directly linked to the annual Hajj pilgrimage. For Muslims who are able, the Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty. This significant festival always occurs at the culmination of the Hajj, which is performed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Why does Bakrid have a different date each year?
Dhul-al-Hijjah, which is the 12th and last month in the Islamic Calendar, usually coincides with Bakrid almost every year. In the Western Gregorian calendar, it happens roughly eleven days earlier every year. Also, it becomes impossible to tell an exact date well in advance because it depends on moon cycle.
