pilgrimage It also happens in the same month that all Muslims visit Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The appearance of the new moon marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram.
When is Eid al-Adha or Bakrid 2024?
This year’s Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024. According to the Islamic calendar, Bakrid is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah. The date of celebration varies each year based on the appearance of the new moon.
Eid al-Adha 2024: Bakrid Celebrations in Different Countries?
| date | nation |
| June 16, 2024 | Saudi Arabia |
| June 16, 2024 | United Arab Emirates |
| June 16, 2024 | Qatar |
| June 16, 2024 | Jordan |
| June 16, 2024 | Kuwait |
| June 16, 2024 | Canada |
| June 16, 2024 | U.K. |
| June 16, 2024 | USA |
| June 17, 2024 | India |
| June 17, 2024 | Pakistan |
| June 17, 2024 | Bengal |
Eid al-Adha 2024: Meaning
Eid Ul Adha or Bakrid is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. This day is celebrated by all Muslims around the world. This day commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his own son to obey the decrees of Allah to show his devotion to the Almighty.
He may have been convinced by the devil, but no one could shake his unwavering devotion to Allah and stop him from sacrificing his children. After witnessing His son’s piety, Allah sent a sheep to be sacrificed in His son’s place.
How to celebrate Eid al-Bak?
Muslim people across the globe celebrate this day with great devotion by first bathing in the early morning and saluting Allah. Dressed in clean and traditional clothes, male members of the family, after completing all sacrificial rituals, go to the mosque to pray and express their gratitude to Allah.
They then greet each other with their loved ones and relatives and participate in charity. People distributed food and new clothes to those in need. The giving of eddy by the elderly to the young is considered one of the most important rituals of this festival. People distribute sweets to friends, neighbors and relatives and celebrate this festival with joy.
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