Eid ul Adha 2024 in Pakistan

Eid ul Adha, also known as the Bakra Eid, holds great significance for all the Muslims in Pakistan as it is one of the most important religious occasions in Islam. This Eid ul Adha 2024 will prove to be a refreshing occasion and much needed holiday for Muslims in this cruel summer. Eid ul Adha is celebrated by the Muslims all over the world starting on 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar. Usually the Eid ul Azha day begins with the Eid prayers at mosques, followed by the sacrifice of animals, typically goats, sheep or cows, in remembrance of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)'s sacrifice. Families gather to share this joyous occasion, exchange gifts, and host feasts containing traditional dishes. This occasion is also the occasion of sharing and charity among Muslims as we distribute the meat among those who can’t afford it ensuring that everyone can partake in Bakra Eid celebrations.

Eid ul Adha 2024 Holidays in Pakistan

The Eid ul Adha for this year is not really far from now and people are waiting for the Eid ul Adha holidays anxiously. As these Eid ul Adha public holidays in Pakistan will be a relief and refreshing break for the students and working individuals too from these rising heatwaves. There are usually 3 Eid ul Adha official holidays in Pakistan, it can be of 4 to 5 days too if weekend included. The government of Pakistan releases the official Eid ul Adha holidays notification to inform everyone about the Eid holidays. All educational institutes and offices remain closed during these Pakistan Eid ul Adha holidays.

Eid ul Adha Date in Pakistan

You are on the right page, if you are one of those looking for the Eid ul Adha date in Pakistan for the year 2024. The announcement of Eid ul Adha date is made by the government every year through an official notice. Minimum these Eid ul Adha holidays last for 3 days but it can be more if weekends are included with them. The official Eid ul Adha in Pakistan date for this year has been given in the table below. These dates are expected date of Eid ul Adha 2024 which means there are still chances of changes in these dates:

Eid ul Adha Prayer Time

In Pakistan, the Eid ul Adha prayer time can vary based on the city and calculation process. Usually, it's performed after sunrise on Eid ul Adha day. Some say it should be done when the sun is about two meters high, while others don't have this rule. Normally, the Eid ul Adha namaz time in Pakistan starts after the 15 to 20 minutes of the sunrise, but this may change depending on the season and location. Usually the Eid ul Adha prayer time in Pakistan can lay anywhere between 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. It is also said that the Eid ul Adha namaz time limit is before zawaal, it means that the prayer of Eid ul Adha must be performed before the sun has reached its highest point (zenith) in the sky, it is recommended to pray your namaz e Eid ul Adha before 12:00 PM.

Eid ul Adha Prayer Rakat

If you also have a question about how to offer Eid ul Adha prayer then you are at the right page. Here we’ll tell you all about the Eid ul Adha prayer method. First of all there are total 2 Eid ul Adha namaz rakat and total 6 takbeers are included in these 2 rakats of Eid ul Adha namaz. It is necessary to pray these two rakats of Eid ul Adha in congregation behind the imam.

Sunnah Practices for Eid ul Adha

• Take a shower or ghusl.
• Eat something sweet, like dates, before going for prayer.
• Dress in your best clothes, be clean, and use attar on your clothes before going for the Eid ul Adha namaz.
• It is also Sunnah to use different routes for going and coming back for the Eid ul Adha namaz.

How to Perform Eid ul Adha Prayer

I you have been looking for Eid ul Adha ki namaz ka tarika, then you are at the right page. The complete Eid ul Adha namaz tarika has been given below:

• Make your intention by saying “I intend to pray two rakat of the Eid al-Adha prayer for Allah facing the Kabah.”

• Say the opening Takbeer ('Allah u Akbar') following the Imam.

• Then say the Sana and Tauz & Tasmia by yourself.

• Raise your hands for each of the three additional takbeers when the imam does so.

• Then listen to the Imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and another surah after that.

• Bow with the Imam (ruku) and finish the rakat as usual.

• In the second rakat, listen to the Imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and another surah.

• Then follow the Imam for the three additional takbeers.

• Move into the bowing position (ruku) with the Imam, saying 'Allah u Akbar', and complete the prayer as usual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do we celebrate Eid ul Adha?

A: We Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha by praying our Eid ul Adha namaz, sacrificing animals and distributing its meat among those who can’t afford it. Celebrating the Eid ul Adha with a sense of sharing will ensure that everyone can partake in Eid celebrations

Q: How many rakat in Eid ul Adha prayer?

A: There are total two rakat of Eid ul Adha, must be prayed in jamat behind the imam. 

Q: How to pray Eid ul Adha prayer?

A: Begin by stating your intention to pray two rakat facing the Kabah:

Say the opening Takbeer ('Allah u Akbar') along with the Imam.

• Recite the Sana and Tauz & Tasmia silently.
• Raise your hands for each of the three additional takbeers along with the Imam.
• Listen to the Imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and another surah.
• Perform ruku with the Imam and complete the rakat as usual.
• In the second rakat, listen to the Imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and another surah.
• Follow the Imam for the three additional takbeers.
• Perform ruku with the Imam, saying 'Allah u Akbar', and finish the prayer as usual.

Q: How many Takbeer in Eid ul Adha namaz?

A: There are total 6 takbeers in the two rakat namaz of Eid ul Adha.

Q: Can I cut my nails and hairs before Eid ul Adha?

A: If an individual plan to sacrifice animal, it is Sunnah to not to cut his nails and hairs from the 1st Dhu al-Ḥijjah till the qurbani.