Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) in Bangladesh

Meaning and timing

Eid al-Adha recalls the account of Ibrahim’s willingness to obey God, and is associated with the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. In the Islamic calendar it falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah; the Gregorian date changes from year to year.[3][4]

Prayer and qurbani

In Bangladesh, people gather for Eid prayers at mosques and open-air prayer grounds. The Bangladesh Tourism Board identifies Baitul Mukarram Mosque and Jatio Eidgah in Dhaka as places where people can attend prayers.[3]

Qurbani, the ritual sacrifice of an eligible animal, is a central observance for Muslims who can afford it. The Tourism Board describes the meat as shared among the household, relatives and friends, and people in need.[3]

Public holiday and work

The Ministry of Public Administration publishes an annual holiday schedule for government and related public bodies through official notices and gazettes. The specific dates are set in that schedule, so check the latest notice for the applicable closure period.[1]

For workers covered by the Bangladesh Labour Act, employers set the dates of 13 paid festival holidays each calendar year. The Act allows a worker to be asked to work on a festival holiday if the worker receives one alternative day off and two days’ compensatory wages.[2]

Banks and practical planning

Banks and financial institutions follow Bangladesh Bank’s separately published holiday schedule, which can list several closure days for Eid al-Adha. Confirm bank service availability and transport arrangements locally, as the official schedules are issued for particular institutions and dates.[4]