The celebration, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” marks the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Eid al-Adha, sometimes also spelled “Bakrid”, is one of the most revered holidays in the Muslim world. In Islam, this festival – also known as Eid al-Adha or Hari Raya Hajj – is considered extremely important. Arafah Day honors the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. After Arafah Day, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al Adha on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. It is a time for sharing meals with the less fortunate, close friends and family members.
Date of Bakrid
Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah. If the moon is sighted on June 6, Dhu al-Hijjah will begin on June 7. June 15 is Arafah Day (Dhu al-Hijjah 9), while June 16 is Eid al-Adhah, also known as Bakrid (Dhu al-Hijjah 10).
Significance of Eid al-Adha 2024
The “Festival of Sacrifice,” Eid al-Adha 2024, honors the Prophet Abraham (Abraham) for his willingness to offer his son as a sacrifice to please God. However, God provided for a ram to be sacrificed instead. The festival emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and sacrifice.
