Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is the Muslim festival of sacrifice, held during the Hajj pilgrimage season on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.
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- UAE and Gulf
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About the day
Eid al-Adha honours the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Families attend prayers, share a meal and give meat or money to people in need. Its date is tied to the Day of Arafah during Hajj. Islamic dates depend on the sighting or calculation of the new moon, so they may shift by a day and can differ between communities. Dates shown follow the Fiqh Council of North America's published calendar; check with local mosques nearer the time.
Eid al-Adha, and the Day of Arafah before it, are public holidays in all six Gulf states. Saudi Arabia hosts the Hajj pilgrimage, which reaches its peak on the Day of Arafah.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 16 May 2027 | UK, USA, International, UAE and Gulf | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Friday 5 May 2028 | UK, USA, International, UAE and Gulf | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- Fiqh Council of North America: Islamic calendar
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2026, as reproduced by GConnect
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2027, circulated by Department of Posts
- Khaleej Times: Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha 2027 likely dates
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