Bakrid 2026 is celebrated on 27 May 2026, on Wednesday, following the sighting of the moon. Eid ul-Adha celebrates the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God.
Bakrid 2026
Bakrid is also known as Eid ul-Adha, or Bakra Eid, Festival of sacrifice. It is the second most important festival for Muslims around the world after Eid al-Fitr. Bakrid is the festival of sacrifice. Every year, the festival is observed on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijia, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. The day honour the deep devotion and Faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to the command of Allah.
On this day Muslim celebrate by offering special Eid prayer, performing animal sacrifice (goat), remembering current teachings and performing charity. This is the time when friends and family come together and enjoy festive meals.
Bakrid 2026 Date
Bakrid is a significant festival of Muslims. The date of Eid ul-adha changes every year based on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the festival of sacrifice or Bakrid 2026 is celebrated on 27 May 2026, which is on Wednesday. Eid ul-adha occurs in Zul Hijjah, the 12th month of Islamic lunar calendar. It is the holiest month for Muslim.
| Event | Date |
| Eid ul-Adha 2026 | 27 May 2026, on Wednesday |
Eid ul-Adha 2026 Significance
Eid ul-Adha is also known as the festival of sacrifice, it is one of the most important festivals in Islam. Bakrid 2020 has a deep spiritual, religious and social significance. According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Ibrahim, who was a great devotee of Allah, had a dream in which Allah asked him to sacrifice his most precious thing in the world. In obedience to Allah, Ibrahim willing to sacrifice his beloved son as an act of obedience to God. The act of complete trust and devotion of Ibrahim. However, just before the sacrifice, Allah replaced his son with a Ram (sheep), rewarding ibrahims obedience. This symbolises faith, devotion and submission to God’s will.
That is why, on this day Muslim Muslim perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) to remember Ibrahim’s act. Then the meet is divided in 3 parts one for family, followed by friend and poor and needy people.
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Bakrid 2026 Celebration
On this day Muslim start their day with offering prayer or Namaz to Allah at the mosque or open grounds. Some Muslims also travel to Mecca during Eid. The day is celebrated with great devotion, joy and sharing. After the morning prayer, people listen to sermon (Khutbah) and greet each other by sharing ‘Eid Mubarak’. One of the most important ritual is Qurbani (an animal like goat, ship and cow is sacrificed) and meat is given to family, relatives and for charity. On this event, families come together and cook special dish like Biryani, kebabs and sweets.
FAQs on Bakrid 2026
When is Bakrid in 2026?
This year, Bakrid 2026 will be celebrated on 27 May 2026 which is on Wednesday.
Why we celebrate Bakrid?
Bakrid is a Muslim festival celebrated to honour the faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to the command of Allah.
How Bakrid is celebrated?
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by performing special prayer performing Qurbani and family gathering and food.