Eid 2020: What is the date of Eid ul Adha in India? When is Eid al-Adha in USA?

Eid al-Adha has multiple names depending on the country. It is also known as Eid Kabir, meaning Big Eid or Greater Eid. The term Eid al-Adha translates to the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’. The date of Eid depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, and changes each year.

In Nigeria, the holy day is celebrated as the similar Id el Kabir, while in Urdu and Hindustani languages, it’s known as Bakr-Eid or Bakrid.

The holy day is the second of two Islamic holidays which are celebrated worldwide, the first being Eid al-Fitr, however, Eid al-Adha is the holier.

The origins of the holiday come from Ibrahim, a prophet, who was told by God to sacrifice the one thing which is most dear to him, his son.

Ibrahim prepared to carry out God’s command but was tempted by Shaitan (the devil) who tried to persuade Abraham and his family not to follow God’s word.

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However, Ibrahim drove the devil away by throwing pebbles at him, which is celebrated in modern times by throwing stones at symbolic pillars, known as the Stoning of the Devil and taking place during Hajj rites.

According to the Qu’ran, on Mount Arafat, Ibrahim tried to cut the throat of his son but found him unharmed and a ram slaughtered in his place.

Ibrahim had passed God’s test with his willingness to follow His command.

The holy day is marked by Muslim men, women and children donning their best clothes and praying in a large congregation.

When is Eid al-Adha in India?

Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th to 11th days of the month of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, so the date of Eid al-Adha varies in the Gregorian Calendar.

Last year Eid al-Adha began on August 11, however this year the holiday will be taking place earlier.

In India Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in the evening of Saturday, August 1 and end in the evening of Sunday, August 1.

What is the date of Eid al-Adha in the USA?

In the USA the date for Eid ul-Adha will fall a day earlier starting in the evening of Thursday, July 30 until Friday, July 31.

Typically mosque is attended for prayers, however many countries have advised against this due to coronavirus.

Large gatherings will not be permitted due to the coronavirus outbreak, and outdoor prayers are being encouraged where possible.

Usually family and friends gather to share food and gifts, however celebrations may take place virtually for many this year.

Using apps like Zoom, Skype and FaceTime, families can still pray and celebrate the day together.

Many Muslim countries have announced the cancellation of annual Eid events in order to prevent further spread of coronavirus.

Cases of COVID-19 in the USA have soared to 4.53 million, with 154,000 deaths since the outbreak began.

source: express.co.uk