The Economic Times

Eid Al-Adha 2026 date: Is Bakrid on May 27 Or 28? Heres what changed after moon not sighted

Is Bakrid 2026 on May 27 or May 28? Bakrid or Eid al-Adha will be celebrated across most parts of India on May 28, 2026, after the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week. Several governments and institutions revised their holiday schedules, while Jammu and Kashmir will observe the festival a day earlier on May 27.