Eid al-Adha 2026
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is the second major Islamic holiday, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah's command. Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected on May 27, 2026.
Expected Dates by Authority
| Authority | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (Official Sighting) (24 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Umm al-Qura (Calculated) (25 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Diyanet (Turkey) (5 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| MABIMS (Southeast Asia) (6 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| MARA (Oman) (1 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Astronomical Calculation (1 countries) | May 27, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Ruet-e-Hilal (Pakistan) (5 countries) | May 28, 2026 (+1 day) | May 31, 2026 |
| Habous (Morocco) (11 countries) | May 28, 2026 (+1 day) | May 31, 2026 |
See Dates in Your Country
Prayer Times During Eid al-Adha
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is the second major Islamic holiday, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah's command. Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected on May 27, 2026. It coincides with the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah and is considered the holiest of the two Eid celebrations. It honors the ultimate act of submission to Allah demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). Muslims who can afford it perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice), distributing the meat among family, friends, and those in need. The holiday follows the Day of Arafah, the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage.