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Id el Kabir 2025 in Nigeria

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Id el Kabir a Public Holiday?

Id el Kabir is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a 土曜日, and some businesses may choose to follow 土曜日 opening hours.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

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About Id el Kabir

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Id el Kabir Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日7月31日 (金)Id el KabirPublic Holiday
2021火曜日7月20日 (火)Id el KabirPublic Holiday
2022土曜日7月9日 (土)Id el KabirPublic Holiday
2023水曜日6月28日 (水)Id el KabirPublic Holiday
2024日曜日6月16日 (日)Id el KabirPublic Holiday
2025土曜日6月7日 (土)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026水曜日5月27日 (水)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2027月曜日5月17日 (月)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2028土曜日5月6日 (土)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2029水曜日4月25日 (水)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2030日曜日4月14日 (日)Id el Kabir (Tentative Date)Public Holiday

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