Bakrid 2026 Moon Sighting Update: Crescent Not Sighted, Eid Ul Azha on May 28 in India
The wait for Bakrid 2026 is now one day longer. The Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) crescent moon was not sighted in India on May 17, confirming that Dhu al-Qadah will extend to 30 days. As a result, Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) will begin on May 19, and Eid Ul Azha (Eid-ul-Adha), widely celebrated as Bakrid across India, is now expected to fall on May 28, 2026.
The wait for Bakrid 2026 is now one day longer. The Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) crescent moon was not sighted in India on May 17, confirming that Dhu al-Qadah will extend to 30 days. As a result, Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) will begin on May 19, and Eid Ul Azha (Eid-ul-Adha), widely celebrated as Bakrid across India, is now expected to fall on May 28, 2026.
Local clerical organisations and Ruet-e-Hilal committees in major cities across India coordinated the moon sighting efforts on Sunday, taking into account local weather conditions. With the crescent remaining invisible, the confirmation of May 28 as Bakrid is now widely anticipated, though an official announcement from religious authorities is expected shortly. Bakrid 2026 Date in India: When is Eid al-Adha? Dates, Significance and Deep Spiritual Meaning of Qurbani in Islam.
The development aligns with the alternate scenario outlined by Islamic scholars ahead of the sighting. Had the moon been spotted on May 17, Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) would have commenced on May 18, placing Eid Ul Azha (Eid-ul-Adha) on May 27. With the sighting unsuccessful, the celebration now shifts by a day. Bakrid 2026 Date in India: When Is Eid al-Adha?
Dhu al-Hijjah (Dhul Hijjah) is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which the core rites of Hajj are performed. Eid Ul Azha (Eid-ul-Adha), celebrated on the 10th day of this month, marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the spirit of sacrifice observed by Muslims worldwide.
Muslims across India are now preparing for Bakrid celebrations on May 28, with prayers, animal sacrifices, and festivities expected to mark the occasion in homes, mosques, and communities across the country.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 17, 2026 08:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
