Bakri Eid 2022: Date, Significance and History of Eid al-Adha

Eid ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayarami, is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid or Ramadan Eid, signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk and recite the Holy Quran and offer prayers to Allah. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide in the month of Zul Hijjah/Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the twelfth month of the Islamic or lunar calendar, as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to Allah.

When is Bakrid Eid 2022

After verifying the sighting of the crescent Dhul Hijjah moon on June 30, 2022, Saudi Arabia stated that it will celebrate Eid al Adha on July 9, 2022, the same day as it would be marked in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, and other Arab countries. Eid al Adha will be observed there on July 9, 2022, according to announcements made by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC).

The declaration that Eid al Adha would be celebrated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, was made on Wednesday by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore and Wifaqul Ulama of the United Kingdom. The festivals of Eid-ul-Fitra and Eid-ul-Adha are often celebrated in India one day after Saudi Arabia.

India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Sultanate of Brunei have announced Sunday, July 10, 2022, as the first day of Eid al Adha.

History of Eid-ul-Adha 

Abraham, also known as the Prophet Ibrahim, had a recurrent dream in which he was slaughtering his beloved son Ismael to carry out the will of God. This is when the history of the day began. Regarding this dream, Ibrahim explained to his son that God had commanded him to make the sacrifice. Ismael, who was also a man of God, agreed with his father and requested that he carry out Allah's wishes.

Ibrahim was tempted by Shaitan (the devil), who tried to convince him not to make the sacrifice, but he resisted by throwing stones at it. Allah sent Jibreel (Angel Gabriel), the Archangel, bearing a sheep for slaughter after witnessing Ibrahim's unwavering devotion.

Jibreel informed Ibrahim that the sheep will be sacrificed in place of his son because God was pleased with his devotion to him. Since that time, sacrificing livestock has played a significant role in Eid-ul-Adha festivities. This not only serves to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim and Ismael's love for Allah, but it also shows one's willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice of what they love in order to please Allah.

Significance of Bakri Eid

Eid al-Adha is more than just a sacrifice; it is a celebration of Ibrahim and Ismael's love for Allah. The sacrifice is only a symbol of one's willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for Allah. Muslims worldwide slaughter a goat or sheep in the spirit of sacrifice in commemoration of the sheep sent by Allah via Jibreel. It is the sacrifice of what one loves the most for God.

It is required that the meal cooked from the sacrifice be divided into three equal portions, one for the family, one for relatives, and one for the poor and needy. The devotion of His people is said to reach Allah, even though neither the meat nor the blood do.