Islamic Holiday
What is Eid al-Adha?
The Festival of Sacrifice — commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
In other languages: عيد الأضحى宰牲节Aïd al-Adhaイード・アル＝アドハーКурбан-байрамईद-उल-अज़हा
66
Countries
May 27
2026
May 17
2027
History & Origins
Eid al-Adha — Arabic for "Festival of Sacrifice" — is the holiest of the two major Islamic celebrations. It honours the story of Ibrahim (Abraham), who demonstrated his submission to God by his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael). God intervened at the last moment, providing a ram as a substitute. The holiday commemorates this act of faith and obedience.
Eid al-Adha coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage — the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. On the day of Eid, Muslims who can afford to do so sacrifice a livestock animal (typically a goat, sheep, cow, or camel) and distribute the meat in three parts: one third for the family, one third for friends and relatives, and one third for the poor. This act of sacrifice is called Qurbani.
The holiday lasts three to four days and is a public holiday across Muslim-majority countries. It falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijja in the Islamic lunar calendar, shifting approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Regional names include Kurban Bayramı (Turkey), Tabaski (West Africa), and Hari Raya Aidiladha (Malaysia and Indonesia).
When is Eid al-Adha?
2026
May 27, 2026
Observed in 66 countries
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2027
May 17, 2027
Observed in 50 countries
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Islamic calendar dates depend on the sighting of the moon — official announcements can shift the observed date by a day.
Which countries observe Eid al-Adha?
66 countries- Türkiye05/25
- Bangladesh05/25
- United Arab Emirates05/25
- Malaysia05/26
- Pakistan05/26
- Egypt05/26
- Jordan05/26
- Afghanistan05/26
- Djibouti05/26
- Albania05/27
- Azerbaijan05/27
- Kazakhstan05/27
- Kosovo05/27
- Guyana05/27
- Suriname05/27
- Singapore05/27
- Indonesia05/27
- Philippines05/27
- Brunei05/27
- Tajikistan05/27
- East Timor05/27
- Turkmenistan05/27
- Uzbekistan05/27
- Saudi Arabia05/27
- Qatar05/27
- Kuwait05/27
- Bahrain05/27
- Oman05/27
- Lebanon05/27
- Iraq05/27
- Iran05/27
- Morocco05/27
- Tunisia05/27
- Algeria05/27
- Libya05/27
- Sudan05/27
- Yemen05/27
- Syria05/27
- Palestine05/27
- Ghana05/27
- Ethiopia05/27
- Burkina Faso05/27
- Burundi05/27
- Benin05/27
- Central African Republic05/27
- Cameroon05/27
- Eritrea05/27
- Gabon05/27
- Gambia05/27
- Guinea05/27
- Guinea-Bissau05/27
- Comoros05/27
- Madagascar05/27
- Mali05/27
- Mauritania05/27
- Niger05/27
- Rwanda05/27
- Sierra Leone05/27
- Senegal05/27
- Somalia05/27
- South Sudan05/27
- Chad05/27
- Togo05/27
- Tanzania05/27
- Uganda05/27
- Sri Lanka05/28
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eid al-Adha?
- Eid al-Adha — Arabic for "Festival of Sacrifice" — is the holiest of the two major Islamic celebrations. It honours the story of Ibrahim (Abraham), who demonstrated his submission to God by his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael). God intervened at the last moment, providing a ram as a substitute. The holiday commemorates this act of faith and obedience.
- When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
- Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in most countries that observe it.
- When is Eid al-Adha in 2027?
- Eid al-Adha falls on Monday, May 17, 2027 in most countries that observe it.
- How many countries observe Eid al-Adha?
- Eid al-Adha is observed as a public holiday in 66 countries, including Türkiye, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Pakistan.
- Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday?
- Yes — Eid al-Adha is recognised as a public holiday in 66 countries. Observance rules, names, and exact dates may differ by country.