Eid-ul-Adha is the second major Islamic festival after Eid-al-Fitr (or Meethi Eid) celebrated by Muslims. The festival is also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban or Qurban Bayarami. While Meethi Eid marks the end of the Holy month of Ramzan, Bakri Eid concludes the annual Hajj pilgrimage made by Islamic devotees. The Day of Arafah or Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) began on the evening of July 18 and will end on the evening of July 19. July 20 will be celebrated as the day of Eid-ul-Adha in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, London and North America.

Source: Hindustan Times July 20, 2021 03:22 UTC