Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul Hijjah)
Expected: Sunday, May 16, 2027
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth of Dhul Hijjah. It remembers the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Gregorian date |
|---|---|
| 1448 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| 1449 | Friday, May 5, 2028 |
| 1450 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 |
| 1451 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 |
| 1452 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
Muslims pray the Eid prayer and those who are able offer a sacrifice (udhiyah) and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor.
The days of tashreeq follow, the 11th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah, days of eating, drinking and remembrance of Allah.
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When is Eid al-Adha in 2027?
It is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH). Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
How many days is Eid al-Adha?
Eid itself is one day, followed by three days of tashreeq.