Popularly known as the ‘festival of Qurbani’, Bakrid in India is quite a hype among the Muslim community and holds immense importance. It is considered to be the second most popular festival in the Islam religion and is often referred to as Eid al-Adha.
How is Bakrid celebrated in India?
Marking the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham who sacrificed his son, Ismail to Allah (God), Bakrid is usually celebrated in the month of July. On the pious occasion, the Muslim community gathers together at the mosques where they pray for prosperity, happiness, and good health. The occasion, however, indulges a number of rituals, like animal sacrifices, gift exchanges, and grand dawats. Muslims also organize a meet-and-greet on the day of the festival, with impeccable non-vegetarian delicacies like biryani, mutton, and beef. Besides, a number of snack items, starters, and a range of desserts are also served to escalate the culinary appetite. The festival ends with the re-enactment of Ibrahim’s loyalty and sacrifice of his only child to Allah. However, in the re-enactment, an animal is sacrificed, symbolizing the child. Once the rituals are done, the animal sacrificed is then distributed among the poor and the needy as a gesture of holy spirit.
Bakrid Holiday 2023 Date in India is 29th June 2023 (Thursday)
Central Government has declared a gazetted holiday for Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) on 29.6.2022
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Central Government has declared a gazetted holiday for Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) on 10 July 2022
As per the notification issued by the DoPT on 8 June 2021, the grand festival of Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) falls on 10th July 2022 (Sunday) and the day has been declared on the list of gazetted holidays for Central Government offices in India.
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Bakri-Id is an important festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The distribution of meat among friends and relatives and chanting the Eid Takbir aloud on this day.
When is the festival of Bakrid celebrated in India?
God gave Abraham a goat to sacrifice as a substitute before he abandoned his son. According to God’s instruction, the goat was divided into 3 parts and sacrificed. One-third was given to the poor, and another part was given to friends and families. The rest was retained by Abraham’s family. According to the Islamic Lunar Calendar, the grand festival of Bakrid usually falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah. This festival is celebrated all over the world under different names. In Urdu and Hindi, Eid Al-Adha is called Bakr-eid.
Bakrid Date in Tamil Nadu (Chennai) 2022
The grand festival for Muslim Community in Tamilnadu celebrates Saturday and Sunday 9th July and 10th July 2022. The State Government of Tamil Nadu announced a public holiday on account of the Bakrid (Eid-Ul-adha) Festival on 10th July 2022.
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Check here the new list of Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday in India 2022.
| Date | Date | Day |
| Bakrid Begins on | 9th July 2022 | Saturday |
| Bakrid Ends in the Evening | 10th July 2022 | Sunday |
| Bakrid Govt Holidays on | 10th July 2022 | Sunday |
Check out the year-wise list of Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday for Central Government Offices in India.
Central Government has declared a Gazetted holiday for Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) on 10 July 2022 – View More
Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) Holiday for Central Government Offices in 2021 – 21st July 2021 (Wednesday)
As per the office memorandum issued by the Central Government on holidays 2021, the festival of Bakrid falls on 21st July 2021 (Wednesday) and is declared a Gazetted Holiday.
Bakri-Id is an important festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The distribution of meat among friends and relatives and chanting the Eid Takbir aloud on this day.
When is Eid al-Adha 2021 in India?
Bakrid or Eid-al-Adha is an Islamic festival – Eid-Uz-Zuha (Bakrid) falls on 21.7.2021 (Wednesday)
Bakrid 2021 date in India Calendar
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Check also: Bakrid Holiday in 2020 for Govt Employees in India
When is the festival of Bakrid celebrated in India?
God gave Abraham a goat to sacrifice as a substitute before he abandoned his son. According to God’s instruction, the goat was divided into 3 parts and sacrificed. One-third was given to the poor, and another part was given to friends and families. The rest was retained by Abraham’s family. According to the Islamic Lunar Calendar, the grand festival of Bakrid usually falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah. This festival is celebrated all over the world under different names. In Urdu and Hindi, Eid Al-Adha is called Bakr-eid.
Bakrid Date in India 2022
Bakrid Date in Tamil Nadu (Chennai) 2021
The grand festival for Muslim Community in Tamilnadu celebrates Tuesday and Wednesday 20th July and 21st July 2021. The State Government of Tamil Nadu announced a public holiday on account of the Bakrid (Eid-Ul-adha) Festival.
Is Bakrid a Gazetted Holiday in India?
Yes, all Central government offices will be closed in New Delhi on the festival of Bakrid.
Are banks closed on account of Bakrid?
Almost all banks will remain closed in India on the day of Bakrid.
Will all the states declare a public holiday on account of Bakrid?
Yes, almost all State governments declared a public holiday on account of the Bakrid festival.
