SUMMARY It often falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. As the exact day is based on lunar sightings, the date may vary between countries. Friday, July 31, 2020, has been declared a Public Holiday to mark Idd ul Azha. Also known as Eid al-Adha (Sacrifice Feast), the feast is celebrated to honour the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as an act of obedience to God's command. As the exact day is based on lunar sightings, the date may vary between countries.

Source: Standard Digital July 29, 2020 12:33 UTC