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Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice — honoring Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
📅 June 6 – 4 days🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, and God's mercy in providing a ram as a substitute. It marks the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage.
✦ How It Is Observed
Eid prayer, ritual sacrifice of an animal (qurbani), distributing meat to family, neighbors, and the poor. Pilgrims in Mecca complete the Hajj. Fasting on the Day of Arafah (the day before).
✦ Sacred Text
“And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, We called to him, "O Abraham, you have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.”
— Quran 37:103-107 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.