Eid-ul-Azha – also known as Bakrid – is one of the many important festivals of the Islamic religion. The festival of Eid-ul-Azha places special emphasis on the act of *Qurbani* (sacrifice). According to the Islamic calendar, Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated every year on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (12th month).
Like all Islamic festivals, the date of Eid-ul-Azha is also decided by the sighting of *Hilal* (new moon). The month of Dhu al-Hijja begins with the sighting of the new moon, and Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the tenth day. As a result, Muslims around the world eagerly wait for the sighting of the moon of Dhu al-Hijja.
At present, there is uncertainty regarding the exact date of Eid-ul-Azha in countries around the world. From India to countries like Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and England, the main question is: When will Bakrid be celebrated? Amidst this uncertainty, Islamic scholar Sameeruddin Qasmi has released a video on his social media account, in which he has given the latest information about the position of the moon. In this video, he has shared information about the moon of Dhu-al-Hijja and the possible date of Bakrid.
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It is worth noting that Sameeruddin Qasmi is an Indian Islamic scholar who currently lives in Britain. He is an expert in Islamic astronomy, hadith, Hanafi jurisprudence and Islamic theology. Regarding the dates of Dhu al-Hijja and Eid al-Azha, Sameeruddin Qasmi has offered the following assessment:
**Islamic scholar Qasmi estimated the height of the moon**
On May 17, 2026, the moon’s altitude in India will be 9 degrees, and its age will be 17 hours 39 minutes. In Burma, the altitude will be 8 degrees; In Bangladesh, it will be 9 degrees; And in Nepal, it will be 9 degrees. Typically, the moon is visible at an altitude of 10 degrees; However, in this case, it remains at 9 degrees. It is difficult to see the moon at an altitude of 9 degrees. Meanwhile, on May 18, 2026, the moon’s altitude over India will be 23 degrees, and its age will be 41 hours 40 minutes. In Burma, the high will be 22 degrees; In Bangladesh, 23 degrees; And in Nepal, 23 degrees. The moon is visible at an altitude of 10 degrees; However, at 22-23 degrees, the new moon (hilal) will be clearly visible for a longer period of time. As a result, in these countries, the first day of Zul Hijja (1447) may fall on May 19, and exactly 10 days later – on May 28 – Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) may be celebrated.
On May 17, the moon’s altitude will be 10 degrees in Karachi, 10 degrees in Peshawar, 10 degrees in Iran and 10 degrees in Afghanistan. When the Moon actually appears at an altitude of 10 degrees – and that altitude exists here – the age of the Moon remains an important factor. However, in these areas, the first day of Zul Hijjah may fall on 18 May. As a result, Eid-ul-Azha may be celebrated on 27 May in Pakistan.
Eid-ul-Azha in India: May 28, 2026
Eid-ul-Azha in Pakistan: May 27, 2026
Eid-ul-Azha in England: May 27, 2026
Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia: May 27, 2026
