Bakri Eid Will Be Celebrated Between June 7 & 8 In Mumbai

Eid al-adha, the feast of sacrifice, or Bakri Eid, will be celebrated between June 7 and 8.

Following the sighting of the crescent moon, the moon committees had announced that May 29, 2025, marked the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah month. "Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated on the tenth day of the month. So, the celebrations will happen between June 7 and 9," said Shuaib Khatib, trustee of Mumbai's Jama Masjid. While India and many countries in the neighborhood will observe June 7 as the festival's first day, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Indonesia, and other places will begin celebrations on June 6.

The festival remembers the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, when God ordered him to. To mark the event, Muslims offer animals as a sacrifice. The Maharashtra Gauseva Ayog, a commission for the welfare of cows and progeny, revoked its May 7 advisory to livestock markets to stop sales between June 3 and 8 statewide. Nearly 1,50,000 goats are expected to be sold at the Deonar municipal abattoir before the festival.

Meanwhile, Muslim leaders criticised a statement by Maharashtra minister and Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nitesh Rane, that Muslims should hold 'virtual' sacrifice of animals. "This will increase the respect for Islam," said Rane.

Replying to the suggestions, Pyare Khan, chairman of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, said that Rane should not advise Muslims about their festivals. "Muslims do not offer advice on how to celebrate Holi or Diwali. Islam asks its believers to follow the law of their homeland," said Khan.

A member of the community commented, "Around 12,000 goats are killed every day in Mumbai for meat. This means nearly five million animals are slaughtered every year. Three lakh goats are sacrificed during Eid al Adha Qurbani. Is Rane asking everyone to eat virtual mutton?" Community leaders have asked celebrants to avoid posting Qurbani photos and videos on social media to respect public sensibilities.