10 Dhul Hijjah
Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2027
10 Dhul Hijjah
Monday, 17 May
Monday, 17 May 2027
About this festival
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the month of Hajj. Its date depends on the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent about ten days earlier. The date here is an astronomical prediction for India.
How it is observed
- Eid prayer in the morning.
- Qurbani (sacrifice) and sharing meat with family, neighbours and the poor.
All dates
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 May 2026 | Predicted for India · Expected moon-sighting evening: Monday, 18 May |
| Monday, 17 May 2027 | Predicted for India · Expected moon-sighting evening: Friday, 7 May |
Questions people ask
When is the Bakrid moon sighted?
About ten days before Eid, at the start of Dhul Hijjah. The likely sighting evening is shown above.
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