Traditions on this day include offering communal prayers, greeting each other by saying “Eid Mubarak”, sitting together with loved ones for feasts and re-enacting the sacrifice by offering a goat to Allah, and then distributing it in three parts.
Is Eid al-Qurban Holiday a Public Holiday in Afghanistan?
Eid al-Qurban Holiday is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2023 in Afghanistan. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Eid al-Qurban Holiday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | 12 August | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | 1 August | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | 21 July | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | 11 July | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | 30 June | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | 18 June | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | 8 June | Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Public Holiday |