The date of Bakrid varies each year, as it follows the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic year. In 2025, the moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah was sighted on May 27 in Saudi Arabia. As a result, Saudi Arabia will observe Eid al-Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025.

The holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha is observed by Muslims around the world. Find out when it will be celebrated in India and other places.

Prayer times and locations in Columbus to celebrate the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah and the start of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha.

The rest of the holiday is spent visiting family and friends, exchanging greetings and gifts, and sharing festive meals. The most common greeting is Eid Mubarak. The Arabic saying translates to “blessed Eid”. Here is how people say Eid Mubarak in different languages around the world.

In Saudi Arabia, this year, Arafat Day will be observed on Thursday, June 5, a day before Eid on June 6. Arafat Day, or Yaum al-Arafah, marks the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah and is considered the holiest day in the Islamic calendar.

Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering faith and his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command.

Saudi Arabia is cracking down on Hajj permit violations to prevent heat deaths during the pilgrimage. Officials announced on Sunday that the authorities had stopped over 269,000 individuals without the necessary permits from entering Mecca ahead of Hajj.

SelfDrive Mobility has launched a new mobile application designed to streamline the car rental process, coinciding with Eid Al Adha celebrations. The mobility technology company’s platform allows customers to complete bookings in three steps within one minute.