Eid 2024 Moon Sighting (Photo Credits: X/@HaramainInfo)
Mumbai, June 7: Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid Ul Azha, Bakrid and Bakra Eid, is one of the two major Islamic festivals celebrated across the world by Muslim community. Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. As Dhul Hijjah 1445 begins in Saudi Arabia, revelers have started searching for “Eid al Adha 2024 date” online. Scroll down to know when is Bakrid in Saudi Arabia.
To those who don’t know, each Islamic month lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. Muslims look for the moon on 29th of each month. If the moon is sighted, the ongoing month ends and a new month starts from the next day. If the moon remains invisible, a new month commences after the ongoing month completes 30 days. June 6 was 29th of Dhul Qadah, the month before Dhul Hijjah.
Following the ritual of moon sighting, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared that the crescent moon was sighted in the country on Thursday, June 6. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah shall begin from Friday, June 7.
Eid al-Adha 2024 Date in Saudi Arabia:
As mentioned above, Eid al-Adha is celebrated on 10th of Dhul Hijjah. Since the month started from June 7, Eid al-Adha 2024 date in Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as June 16. The Hajj, annual Islamic pilgrimage, will be performed on June 15. Hajj 2024: First Batch of 642 Hajj Pilgrims From Jammu and Kashmir To Leave for Saudi Arabia in Two Flights From Srinagar Airport (Watch Videos).
Why Is Eid al-Adha Celebrated? Know History and Significance
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, financially stable Muslims are obligated to sacrifice or slaughter a bovine or cattle and distribute its meat among relatives and poor people. As per Islamic scriptures, the God asked Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice the dearest thing he possesses. Eid al-Adha: List of Rules Prescribed by Islam For Animal Slaughtering on Bakrid.
Like every father, he loved his son the most and decided to sacrifice his life in order to fulfil the God’s wish. His son Ismaeel too agreed to face death as an act of obedience to God’s command. But when Ibrahim attempted to cut the throat of his son, his son was replaced by a ham, which was slaughtered. The ritual of animal slaughtering commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command.(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 07, 2024 08:53 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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