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Eid Ul Adha 2024 - Date of 10 Zil Hajj 1446 Hijri Eid Al Adha in Pakistan in 2024

Eid Ul Adha is the second Eid of Muslims in the Hijri Calendar. It is celebrated in remembrance of the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim AS. Eid Ul Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th of Zil Hajj and continues for three days till 12 Zil Hajj. This year, Eid Ul Adha 2024, 10 Zil Hajj 1446 Hijri is on 16 June 2024 in Pakistan. Read more details about the Eid-Al-Adha celebrations at UrduPoint below.

Eid ul Adha 2024 in Pakistan

Eid Ul Adha is also known as Bakra Eid in Pakistan. Muslims sacrifice animals on this Eid in remembrance of the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim AS. The meat of the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts. One part of the meat is distributed among the poor, the second is distributed among relatives, and the third is kept for household consumption.

Muslims start Eid Ul Adha by praying Namaz e Eid. This prayer is performed early in the morning after Namaz e Fajr. The sacrifice of animals begins after the Eid prayer and continues till the third day of Eid. People prepare special meat dishes at home and invite each other to lunch and dinner.

Muslim world mostly observes a three-day holiday on Eid Al Adha. In Pakistan, Eid-Ul-Adha 2024 is on 16 June 2024. However, the exact date of Eid Ul Adha 1446 Hijri in Pakistan depends on the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon decided by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan.

When is Eid Ul Adha in 2024?

Eid Al Adha in 2024 is on 16 June 2024 in Pakistan and continues for three days.

How long is Eid Ul Adha in Pakistan?

Eid Ul Adha is a three-day festival in Pakistan. However, the celebrations and holidays may continue for four days or more.