🕋 Eid ul Adha 2025: The Festival of Sacrifice and Reflection

📅 Date & Timing

• Eid ul Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar.
• Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and European nations will celebrate on Friday, June 6, 2025, following their moon sighting en.wikipedia.orghindustantimes.com.
• Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia will likely mark Eid on Saturday, June 7, 2025, due to a delayed crescent moon sighting locally indianexpress.comen.wikipedia.org.
• The holy days span June 6–9 in West Asia, Europe, and North America, and June 7–10 in South and Southeast Asia en.wikipedia.org.

🌟 Spiritual Significance

Eid ul Adha honors Prophet Ibrahim’s faith and willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, a story central to Islamic belief. It aligns with the culmination of Hajj, symbolizing devotion, submission, and divine mercy indiatimes.comen.wikipedia.org.

🧎‍♂️ Key Observances

1. Eid Prayer (Salat al-Eid):
   • Performed in congregation shortly after sunrise, before Zuhr.
   • In Indian subcontinent cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Lahore, prayers begin 15–20 minutes after sunrise indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com.
2. Qurbani (Sacrifice):
   • Muslims sacrifice permitted animals (sheep, goat, cow, or camel).
   • Meat is divided into three parts: for family, friends, and the needy indiatimes.comen.wikipedia.org.
3. Charity & Sharing:
   • Beyond meat distribution, giving Zakat and donations is common, especially to vulnerable communities and orphans en.wikipedia.org.
4. Feasts & Family Time:
   • Festive gatherings, sharing meals, visiting relatives, and giving Eidi to children are integral to celebrations indiatimes.comindiatimes.com.

🎁 Celebration Traditions

• Community Unity: Emphasizes compassion, kindness, and togetherness.
• Cultural Marks: Homes and streets are decorated; families exchange thoughtful greetings.
• Digital Sharing: People send wishes via WhatsApp and social media, reflecting the modern touch to traditions indiatimes.comindiatimes.com.

📍 Eid ul Adha in Pakistan

• Declared public holidays in Pakistan include June 7 (Chand Raat) and June 8–9 (Eid days) timeanddate.com.
• Most offices and schools close, allowing families and communities to come together in observance and celebration.

🔮 Looking Ahead

Eid ul Adha is both a solemn spiritual holiday and a moment of joy. In 2025, it will be observed in early June, inspiring Muslims worldwide to reflect, give, and celebrate — guided by tradition, faith, and charity.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones! May this Eid bring peace, blessings, and unity.