Bakrid 2026: When It Will Be Celebrated, Its Significance, the Tradition of Qurbani, and Rules
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- •Bakrid 2026 will be celebrated on May 28, which is the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
- •The tradition of Qurbani is linked to the story of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail.
- •The meat from the Qurbani is divided into three equal parts: for oneself, for relatives, and for the poor.
- •There are minimum age requirements for the animals sacrificed: goat/sheep (1 year/6 months), buffalo/ox (2 years), camel (5 years).
Preparations for Bakrid, or Eid al-Adha, the sacred festival of the Muslim community, are in full swing across India and the world. According to the Islamic calendar, this festival is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. In 2026, Bakrid will fall on May 28. The festival holds immense significance for Muslims as it emphasizes the values of Qurbani (sacrifice), prayer, charity, and brotherhood.
Bakrid is celebrated over three days, during which the tradition of Qurbani also spans three days. During this period, Muslims offer the morning prayer and then perform the Qurbani. The tradition of Qurbani is linked to the sacred story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his son Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him). According to Islamic beliefs, Allah commanded Prophet Ibrahim in a dream to sacrifice his most beloved possession. Prophet Ibrahim prepared to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail, but by Allah’s grace, a ram was sacrificed in his place. This event laid the foundation for the tradition of Qurbani, which Muslims observe during Bakrid.
