Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2025: Full Details on Date, History & Rituals

Title: Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2025: Full Details on Date, History & Rituals

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Eid al-Adha 2025, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most important Islamic festivals, celebrated with devotion, sacrifice, and community spirit. Here's everything you need to know about its date, historical significance, and religious rituals.

Expected Date of Eid al-Adha 2025:
Sunday, June 8, 2025 (subject to moon sighting)
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, right after the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah).

History & Significance:
Eid al-Adha commemorates the powerful story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) on Allah's command. As a reward for his unshakable faith, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram to be sacrificed instead.

This event symbolizes total submission to Allah and teaches the value of sacrifice, devotion, and obedience.

Key Rituals of Eid al-Adha:

Eid Prayer (Salat al-Eid):
Held in large congregations shortly after sunrise on Eid day.
Qurbani (Sacrifice):
Muslims who can afford it are required to sacrifice a goat, sheep, cow, or camel.
The meat is divided into 3 parts:
- One-third for family
- One-third for friends/relatives
- One-third for the poor and needy
Takbeer Tashreeq:
Recited from Fajr on 9th Dhul Hijjah to Asr on 13th Dhul Hijjah:
"Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallahu, Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd."
Charity & Kindness:
Helping the poor, visiting relatives, and sharing meals are highly encouraged.
Festive Celebrations:
Wearing new clothes, preparing special dishes like biryani, kebabs, and sheer khurma, and exchanging Eid Mubarak messages and images.