- Bakrid in 2026 will be on 27th or 28th May.
- According to the Islamic calendar, it is celebrated on the 10th of Zilhijja.
- The date is decided upon sighting of the moon, the first date being possible on 19th May.
- Bakrid on 27th May in Pakistan, Iran and 28th May in India.
Bakrid 2026 Date: After the end of the month of Ramzan and Eid, Muslims eagerly wait for Bakrid. Bakrid is known as Bakra Eid or Eid-ul-Azha. Bakrid is the second biggest festival of Muslims after Eid.
when bakrid 2026
When will Bakrid be celebrated, this question is in the mind of every Muslim. But the dates of Muslim festivals are decided only after the sighting of the moon. According to the Islamic calendar, the festival of Bakrid or Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated on the 10th of Zul Hijja or Zul Hijja (the last month of the Islamic calendar). According to experts, this year in 2026, Bakrid is expected to be celebrated on 27th or 28th May. But the final decision on the date is taken only after the moon is visible.
What did Maulana say on the date of Bakrid?
An Indian Muslim asked Maulana Sameeruddin Qasmi about the date of Bakrid, in response to which he shared a video on social media. Let us tell you that Sameeruddin Qasmi is an Indian Islamic scholar living in Britain. They have expertise in Islamic astronomy, Hadith, Hanafi jurisprudence and Islamic religious policies. Regarding the date of Eid-ul-Azha, Sameeruddin Qasmi says-
On May 17, 2026, the altitude of the moon in India is 9 degrees and the age is 17 hours 39 minutes. 8 degrees in Burma, 9 degrees in Bangladesh, 9 degrees in Nepal. Normally the moon is visible at 10 degrees and here it is 9 degrees, hence the moon can hardly be seen with the help of binoculars. But there is a high possibility that May 17 will not be the first date of Zul Hijja in India.
On May 18, 2026, the altitude of the moon in India is 23 degrees and the age is 41 hours 40 minutes. 22 degrees in Burma, 23 degrees in Bangladesh, 23 degrees in Nepal. The moon is visible at 10 degrees and here it is quite high. In such a situation, the moon will be visible and will be seen for a long time. Therefore, May 19 could be the first date of Dhul Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah 1447).
Bakrid celebrated on different days in India and Pakistan!
On the other hand, on May 17, it is 10 degrees in Karachi, 10 degrees in Peshawar, 10 degrees in Iran and 10 degrees in Afghanistan. The moon is visible at 10 degrees and here it is 10 degrees but what is the age of the moon. But in these places, May 18 may be the first date of Zulhijja. Maulana says that, this time Bakrid of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran can be celebrated along with Saudi Arabia on 27 May 2026. Whereas in Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh and India, Bakrid can be held on 28 May 2026.
Bakrid is the festival of sacrifice
The festival of Bakrid is mainly celebrated as an example of sacrifice. On this day, animals like goat, sheep etc. are sacrificed. The sacrificial meat is divided into three parts, in which the first part is kept for relatives and friends, the second for the poor and needy and the third for the family.
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