"Eid Ul-Adha 2022": History, Significance & Date

India will observe Bakra Eid on 10 July 2022 this year

To commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's absolute dedication to Allah, Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban or Qurban Bayarami, is observed every year in the Islamic month Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. Bakra Eid is celebrated with much fervour by the Muslim community across the world.

The history of Eid al-Adha dates back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim. According to the Quran (holy book of Muslims), Prophet Ibrahim saw a dream in which God asked him to sacrifice his son to show his devotion, obedience, loyalty and love towards Allah.

Prophet Ibrahim took this as a command and decided to sacrifice his son Ismail in the way of Allah. However, Allah was so impressed with his loyalty & dedication that he replaced his son at the place of sacrifice with a lamb.

Prophet Ibrahim happily sacrificed the lamb. Since then, Muslims perform the ritual of animal sacrifices on the day of Eid-al-Adha and that is the reason why Eid-al-Adha is also called Bakra Eid.

According to Islam, Dhu al-Hijjah means the month of "pilgrimage" and is one of the most sacred months for Muslims. This holy month is the time when the Haj pilgrimage takes place.

After confirming the sighting of the crescent Dhul Hijjah moon on June 30, Saudi Arabia announced that Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in the country on July 9.

India usually observes Eid-ul-Adha a day after Saudi Arabia. This year Eid al-Adha will be observed on July 10 in India.

Taking notes from the rituals, on this auspicious day, Eid al-Adha, people visit their family and friends and feast together. You can extend some heartfelt wishes to your near and dear ones this Eid.