Eid-e-Ghorban Dates. When is Eid-e-Ghorban in Iran?
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. In the table below, you will find when Eid-e-Ghorban is officially marked and celebrated in Iran over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Wednesday | November 17 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2011 | Monday | November 7 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2012 | Friday | October 26 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2013 | Wednesday | October 16 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2014 | Sunday | October 5 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2015 | Thursday | September 24 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2016 | Tuesday | September 13 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2017 | Friday | September 1 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2018 | Tuesday | August 21 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2019 | Monday | August 12 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2020 | Friday | July 31 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2021 | Tuesday | July 20 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2022 | Sunday | July 10 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2023 | Thursday | June 29 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2024 | Monday | June 17 | Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 2025 | Friday | June 6 | Eid-e-Ghorban |
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