Eid al-Qurban Holiday 2024 in Afghanistan

Preparations for Eid al-Qurban 2024, popularly as Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan, begin two or three days before. This day commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his own son Ismael to Allah without any question or hesitation. As per the Islamic Calendar, this day concludes Hajj rites in the Holy Mecca. Muslims on this day clean their houses and expect guests, family members, friends, loved ones etc. to visit. Men wear new clothes, and women and girls apply Henna on their hands. Morning prayers are offered together in the Mosques, after which people greet each other by saying “Eid Mubarak”. This day is special for kids and young ones since they are offered monetary gifts called Eidi from their elders and parents.

When is Eid al-Qurban Holiday in 2024?

19

June, 2024

(Wednesday)

Eid al-Qurban Holiday in Afghanistan

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 2024 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 Tue 13 August Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2020 Sun 2 August Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2021 Thu 22 July Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2022 Tue 12 July Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2023 Sat 1 July Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2024 Wed 19 June Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
2025 Mon 9 June Eid al-Qurban Holiday Public Holiday
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Quick Facts

This year: Wed, 19 June 2024
Next year: Mon, 9 June 2025
Last year: Sat, 1 July 2023
Type: Public Holiday