Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The festival of Eid-ul-Adha celebrated in the Dhu al-Hijjah month, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid-al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. Eid ul-Adha is also considered as the “Fiest of the Sacrifice”.

Is Eid being celebrated today?

The festival of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid is being celebrated today, 21 July across the country.

Is Eid in Dubai today?

When is Eid in Dubai? In 2021, Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Wednesday, 12 May, while the first day of Eid Al Adha falls on Monday, 19 July.

Eid al-Fitr – which means ‘festival of the breaking of the fast – is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, , a month when many adult Muslims fast.Eid al-Adha – which means ‘feast of the sacrifice’ – is celebrated just over two months later, at the same time when many Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage.