Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid in India, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Muslims across the world. The festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command. It is marked by special prayers, the ritual of Qurbani (animal sacrifice), acts of charity, and family gatherings. But when will Bakrid be celebrated in India this year — May 27 or May 28? Scroll on to find out.
When Is Bakrid 2026?
Eid al-Adha symbolises devotion, compassion, and the spirit of sharing with those in need. Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, it is marked by special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, the preparation of traditional dishes and sweets, and acts of charity to support those in need.
Since most Islamic festivals are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, there is often confusion around the exact date of Bakrid in India. According to The Economic Times, Bakrid will be celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after religious bodies confirmed that the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week.
The date was officially confirmed after the crescent moon was sighted on May 18, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zil Hijja.
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State-Wise Celebration
All central government administrative offices across India will remain closed on May 28. However, in some parts of the country, the festival will be observed on May 27, in line with local moon-sighting traditions. While most states will celebrate Bakrid on May 28, Jammu and Kashmir is set to observe the festival a day earlier.
States including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal will celebrate the festival on May 28.
Uttar Pradesh and Kerala will observe Bakrid over two days, with public holidays scheduled for both May 27 and May 28.
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What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most important Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims across the world.