Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) 2025 is expected to be celebrated on June 16-17, 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. The exact date will be confirmed by local moon sighting committees.

Bakrid commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah. At the last moment, Allah provided a ram to sacrifice instead. The festival emphasizes the values of faith, obedience, and willingness to make sacrifices in the way of Allah.

Bakrid celebrations include:

• Special Eid prayers in the morning
• Sacrificing an animal (Qurbani) - usually a goat, sheep, cow or camel
• Distributing the meat in three parts - for family, friends, and the poor
• Wearing new clothes and visiting family and friends
• Exchanging gifts and greetings

Traditional Bakrid foods vary by region but often include:

• Biryani made with the sacrificed meat
• Kebabs and grilled meat dishes
• Sheer khurma (a sweet vermicelli pudding)
• Haleem (a slow-cooked meat and wheat dish)
• Various sweets like baklava, sevaiyan, and ladoos