Bakrid vs Eid al-Fitr: Key Differences, Rituals, and Significance Explained
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- •Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) is celebrated on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, while Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on the 1st of Shawwal.
- •Bakrid involves the Qurbani (sacrifice) of an animal, with meat distributed among family, friends, and the needy.
- •Eid al-Fitr begins with communal prayers and the giving of Zakat al-Fitr to support the poor.
- •Moon sighting determines the exact dates of both festivals in India, with regional committees playing a key role in announcements.
India is preparing to celebrate two major Islamic festivals this year, Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) and Eid al-Fitr, each with distinct traditions and religious significance. While both festivals are central to the Islamic calendar, they differ in their timing, rituals, and historical context.
Eid al-Fitr, celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. In contrast, Bakrid, or Eid al-Adha, falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month, and commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. According to Islamic tradition, God intervened and provided a ram for sacrifice, symbolizing faith and submission.
