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Eid Al Adha celebrations 2025: Bakrid is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s act of faith and disobedience.
People at Jama Masjid on the eve of Eid al-Adha, in New Delhi. (Image: PTI file)
Eid Ul Adha Celebrations 2025: Bakrid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha, is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims around the world. The date varies across continents according to the moon sighting; however, in India, it will be observed on June 7. The festival will fall a day prior in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Oman.
Bakrid is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s act of faith and disobedience. Muslims observe this festival on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, which is the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Meaning behind Qurbani
Eid-ul-Adha is also called the Festival of Sacrifice because, according to Islamic tradition, God asked Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of devotion.
Just as he was about to follow the command, God was impressed by his faith and stopped him, replacing his son with a ram (male sheep).
This festival honours Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God.
Bakrid Rituals
- On this day, Muslims wear traditional clothes and gather in mosques or open ground to offer Eid prayers.
- After the prayers, they perform a main ritual called Qurbani of sheep, goat, camel or buffalo.
- Then the meat of the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends and one for the poor.
Bakrid celebration across India
People prepare delicious meals on this day with the sacrificed animal. Common dishes include biryani, kebabs, mutton korma and sheer kurma. Families gather for festive meals and guests are warmly welcomed. It is a day for social bonding.
People visit relatives and neighbours’ houses, greet each other with Eid Mubarak, and exchange gifts or Eidi. Some even visit charitable houses and orphanages to distribute food, clothes or money.
It is not compulsory for people to perform Qurbani; only those who can afford it can do so. Every family celebrates Bakrid in their own special way. Some celebrate this day by cooking traditional dishes passed down from their grandparents, others may donate clothes or books as part of Qurbani.
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect…Read More
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect… Read More
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