Eid ul-Adha 2025 Moon Sighting: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Spotted in Saudi Arabia – Check Bakrid Date in India

Eid ul-Adha 2025 Moon Sighting: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Spotted in Saudi Arabia – Check India’s Eid Celebration Date

Eid ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in Islam, is just around the corner. With the crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah now sighted in Saudi Arabia, the date for Eid celebrations has been confirmed. As always, the exact date of Eid varies depending on the moon sighting, which marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Let’s take a closer look at the significance of this holy festival and when it will be observed in India.

Bakri Eid 2025: What is Eid ul-Adha?

Eid ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, honors the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to God. According to Islamic belief, Ibrahim was prepared to sacrifice his son as a sign of obedience to Allah. However, before the act could take place, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.

To commemorate this ultimate act of faith, Muslims around the world perform Qurbani (ritual animal sacrifice), typically of a goat, sheep, or cow. The meat is divided into three parts: one for family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the needy — symbolizing charity, compassion, and unity.

Eid ul-Adha also marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. This year, Hajj is expected to begin on June 4, 2025, with the Day of Arafah — considered the holiest day in Islam — observed on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Following the Day of Arafah, Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Saudi Arabia and most parts of the Middle East.

When Will Eid ul-Adha 2025 Be Celebrated in India?

Since moon sighting in India typically occurs a day after Saudi Arabia, Eid ul-Adha in India is likely to be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025, depending on the local sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent. Beyond the ritual of sacrifice, Eid ul-Adha is a time of deep reflection, community bonding, and expressing gratitude. Families gather for prayers, exchange greetings, and share meals — reinforcing the core values of faith, generosity, and togetherness.

With the moon now sighted, the Islamic world is preparing for Eid ul-Adha 2025. Whether participating in Hajj or celebrating at home, this festival brings people together in a shared spirit of sacrifice, devotion, and charity.