Aid al-kabir (the greater aid) also called Eid al-Adha is one of the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha begins on the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Lasting for three days, it occurs at the conclusion of the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, not simply those undertaking the hajj, which for most Muslims is a once-a-lifetime occurrence.
Eid Al Adha will be celebrated this year on 7th November 2011 (+-1 day) depending on the country, the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims, Eid ul-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar.
We have given you this information, just to let you know that the most of people that day, keep Busy celebrating that Day with their families, as you have to be aware.
Because, many shops, Tour companies, many public offices and shops, etc keep closed that Day. during the 3 Day of celebration keep your travels afterwards or before.
Just in case to enjoy your travel as you wish it.
Official Date of Eid Al Adha ( Sacrifice Day/ or the Great Day)
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You are welcome Mate, yes it will be on the 7th, but please just in case of your Nickname, i feel worried from spamming on this thread just please use it in a good way and respect the guidelines of Fodor's because it's the most clean website to share your travel interests.
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