Qurbani Eid 2023: Here is Eid-ul-Adha 2023 Confirmed Date in India

Qurbani Eid 2023: Here is Eid-ul-Adha 2023 Confirmed Date in India – Eid al-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice and is one of the two biggest festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Fitr, which commemorates the end of Ramadan. The day is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar.

• However, The date of Eid al-Adha changes every year, as it is based on the lunar calendar.
• The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced that the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah will be celebrated on Monday, 19 June 2023.
• Accordingly, the Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on 28 June 2023.

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What is Eid-ul-Adha 2023 Date in India

India officially confirmed the sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1444 H crescent moon on Monday, therefore, the day of June 20th, 2023 will be considered the first day of Dhul Hijjah and Eid will be celebrated on June 29th, 2023.

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माह ज़िलहिज्जा का चांद नज़र आया, ईदुल-अज़हा 29 जून को होगी।
The Moon of Zul Hijjah Sighted. The 1st of Zul Hijjah will be on June 20 and Eid- ul-Azha will be on June 29, 2023.#DhulHijjah pic.twitter.com/uQC0iRtzSx

— Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (@JamiatUlama_in) June 19, 2023

Eid-ul-Adha 2023 – History

• Eid al-Adha marks the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael (Ismael) as an act of obedience to Allah.
• Ibrahim (Abraham) was about to sacrifice his son, and Allah provided him with a ram as a substitute.
• On this day, All Muslim people sacrifice an animal, usually a sheep or goat, on the day of Eid al-Adha in remembrance of this event.
• The meat from the sacrifice will be divided into three parts: one for the family, one for friends and neighbors, and one for the poor and needy.

Eid-ul-Adha 2023 – How to celebrate

Prayers – Muslim people go for a special Eid prayer at the mosque. The prayer is led by an imam, who gives a sermon regarding the importance of Eid al-Adha.

Sacrifice – Muslims sacrifice an animal, usually a sheep or goat. after that, The meat from the sacrifice is divided into three parts: one for the family, one for friends and neighbors, and one for the poor and needy.

Feasting – Muslim chow on a variety of special foods, including biryani, kebabs, and sweets.

Visiting family and friends – People visit their family and friends to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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