Last updated: 14 October 2026 | Written for Eid ul Adha 2027
Qurbani Easy Editorial Team • Advised by our panel of Islamic scholars
Quick Answer: Eid ul Adha, Eid ul Azha, Bakrid and Bakra Eid are different names, and different spellings, for the same festival of the Qurbani sacrifice. In India Bakrid is the common name. Eid ul Adha 2027 is estimated around 16–17 May 2027. This is an estimate only: the exact date depends on moon sighting in India.
Searching for the festival gives a confusing list of spellings: Eid ul Adha, Eid al-Adha, Eid-ul-Azha, Id ul Adha, Bakrid, Bakra Eid. They all mean the same day. Here is how the names relate and how to think about the 2027 date.
One festival, several names
| Name | Where you will see it |
|---|---|
| Eid ul Adha, Eid al-Adha, Eid-ul-Adha | Islamic texts, most English guides and our own pages. In Sahih al-Bukhari, the book on the sacrifice is titled “Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi)”. |
| Eid ul Azha, Id ul Azha | A common Urdu and Hindi spelling of the same name. |
| Bakrid, Bakra Eid | Popular names in India; bakra is the Hindi and Urdu word for goat. |
The act performed on this festival is called Qurbani in India and Udhiyah in Hadith collections; see What Is Udhiyah? and our glossary for the terms.
The date in 2027
Eid ul Adha 2027 is estimated around 16–17 May 2027. This is an estimate only: the exact date depends on moon sighting in India, so it can differ by a day between places. Count the days of Qurbani from the date announced where you live; the start and end times, and how the schools differ, are in days and time of Qurbani. The Eid ul Adha Qurbani 2027 guide has the booking details.
If you book with Qurbani Easy, once the moon is sighted and the date is confirmed, we inform you of the date of your Qurbani. Booking is open throughout the year; you do not have to wait for the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakrid the same as Eid ul Adha?
Yes. Bakrid and Bakra Eid are the names used in India for the festival that Islamic texts and most guides call Eid ul Adha. In Hindi and Urdu, bakra means goat.
What is the date of Eid ul Adha 2027?
Estimated around 16–17 May 2027; the exact date depends on moon sighting in India.
When will I know the date of my Qurbani?
Once the moon is sighted and the date is confirmed, Qurbani Easy informs you of the date of your Qurbani.
Can I book before the date is known?
Yes. Booking is open throughout the year.
Related guides: Eid ul Adha morning; first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
To arrange your Qurbani, you can book Qurbani online on our website.
Citation Sources
• Sahih al-Bukhari 5545 — the book is titled “Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi)”; checked on sunnah.com.
The 2027 date is an estimate and is subject to moon sighting (Qurbani Easy facts sheet). Spellings and the meaning of “bakra” are language notes, not rulings. This guide states no fiqh ruling.