List of Important Days And Dates In June 2025

The 6th month of the year, June has 31 days. June is the month of summer in the northern part of the world and the month of winter in the southern part of the world. June is named after Juno, the goddess of youth and protection. 

In India, June is a significant month for the people and various festivals are celebrated during this month. Below is the list of festivals celebrated this month, let's have a look:

7th June 2025, Saturday, Eid-Ul-Adha

Eid-ul-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, is the holiest and second most important festival for Islam. It is observed on the tenth day of the last month according to the Islamic calendar, and the festival lasts for four days.

This year, this festival is celebrated on 7th June 2025, Thursday. The festival varies with different names around the world. Eid-ul-Adha marks the sacrifice and dedication of Prophet Abraham to God. Eid-al-Adha, also known as Bakr-Eid is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm all over the world.

27th June 2025, Friday, Jagannath Rath Yatra

Jagannath Rath Yatra, the most awaited Hindu festival, will be celebrated on Sunday, 27th june 2025. The festival is also known as Chariot Festival or Car Festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal all over the country.

The festival celebrates the journey of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra from their home, the Jagannath Temple, to their maternal aunt's place, the Gundicha Temple.

The three deities are placed on different chariots where all three chariots are known by their own names, and a large number of devotees pull the chariot.

Nandighosh, the chariot of Lord Jagannath, which is 45 feet high with 16 wheels, Taladhwaja, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra, which is 45.6 feet high with 14 wheels and Devadalan, the chariot of Lord Subhadra, which is 44.6 feet high with 12 wheels.

The chariots are colourfully decorated by artists from Puri and the construction of the chariots for the yatra begins well in advance.