The crescent moon indicating the start of the month Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH has been sighted in India, confirming Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) to be 7th June 2025.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Zil Hijjah (which can be referred to as Dhul Hijjah) and is a celebration of great significance for Muslims as it commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice. Eid-al Azha moon sighted in Lucknow. Eid-al Azha (Bakrid) to be celebrated in the country on 7th June.
Eid-al Azha moon sighted in Lucknow. Eid-al Azha (Bakrid) to be celebrated in the country on 7th June. Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali says, “Eid-al Azha moon has been sighted very clearly in Lucknow today. So, Eid-al Azha, i.e., Bakrid will be celebrated in the country on 7th June. Eid-al Azha namaz will be offered at Aishbagh Eidgah in Lucknow at 10 am on 7th June. A detailed advisory on ‘kurbani’ will be issued by Islamic Centre of India soon. Everyone is requested to follow it.”
#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Eid-al Azha moon sighted in Lucknow. Eid-al Azha (Bakrid) to be celebrated in the country on 7th June.
Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali says, "Eid-al Azha moon has been sighted very clearly in Lucknow today. So, Eid-al… pic.twitter.com/wObFnbBcAY---Advertisement---— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2025
Important Islamic Dates
Dhul Hijjah: May 29
Day of Arafah: June 6
Eid al-Adha: June 7
Eid al-Adha remembers the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. The celebration is held with the ritual of sacrifice where the community splits the meat among family, community and less fortunate.
As many communities around India are getting ready to observe the Eid al-Adha celebrations, the local authorities are reminding people to follow safety guidelines and to observe and respect local ecclesiastical and social customs during this religious observance.
