Eid al-Adha 2020 : The festive season that starts with the beginning of the monsoon continues and we look forward to Eid al-Adha, also called Bakr Eid or Bakrid in India. Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al -Adha as the 'festival of sacrifice.' This year however celebrations are likely to be low key amid the coronavirus pandemic. Eid al-Adha/Bakrid 2020 date Bakrid is being celebrated on July 31 all over the world as per the date announced by Saudi Arabia. However according to the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, the moon was not sighted on the night of July 21 and so Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in India on August 1. Eid al-Adha/Bakrid 2020 Significance Bakrid is the second major Eid for the Muslims. While Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan, Bakrid is known to conclude the annual Haj pilgrimage. The date of Bakrid, according to the Islamic calendar, is supposed to be on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah or the 'month...
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