By Afiur
May 20, 2026
Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
It is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, and is celebrated in India based on moon sighting.
Families offer prayers and sacrifice animals, with the meat shared among relatives and the needy.
A vendor feeds a livestock ahead of the ‘Eid al-Adha’ festival, at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru.
It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command, symbolising faith, devotion and sacrifice.
It is a time for reflection, forgiveness and strengthening bonds within families and communities.
A herd of sheep kept for sale ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival at a market in Srinagar.