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Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized:ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. 'Feast of Sacrifice') is the second of the two main holidays in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.
Jul 31, 2020 · Eid al-Adha is the second major Muslim festival after Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The occasion will be celebrated in most countries on Friday, July 31.
May 9, 2024 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘feast of the sacrifice,’ occurs approximately two months following Eid al-Fitr, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage undertaken by many Muslims. This festival aligns with the culmination of Hajj, the revered annual journey to Mecca.
Aug 21, 2024 · Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. As with Eid al-Fitr, it is distinguished by the performance of communal prayer (ṣalāt) at daybreak on its first day.
Jul 14, 2021 · Learn about the origins, traditions and significance of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's most important holidays. Find out when and how Muslims around the world celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice, and how it differs from Eid al-Fitr.
Hari Raya Haji 2025 in Malaysia. 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.
Learn about the origins, traditions, and celebrations of Eid al-Adha, a Muslim holiday that commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to Allah. Find out how Muslims sacrifice animals, share meat, and pray on this day, and when it falls in the Islamic calendar.
