Eid al-Adha [a] (Arabic: عيد الأضحى, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. 'Feast of Sacrifice') is the second of the two main festivals in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. [2]

Apr 14, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. 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.

Jul 14, 2021 · Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It...

6 days ago · Eid Al Adha 2025 is fast approaching. It has already been confirmed by the UAE government that we’ll have four days off to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha in Dubai. Eid Al Adha is the second of the two main festivals of Islam, after Eid Al Fitr, and falls in the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.

Jun 17, 2024 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Big Eid," is the most significant holiday on the Islamic calendar. Read about when it is and how to celebrate.

Jul 31, 2020 · What is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated? Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Muslims will celebrate it in most countries on July 31. Eid al-Adha is the second major Muslim...

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is a commemoration of Ibrahim’s act of obedience and his willingness to follow God’s command without question. Despite its pious origins, Eid al-Adha is, first and foremost, a big celebration.

Eid al-Adha takes place on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha marks the end of the pilgrimage that takes place in Mecca known as Hajj. Every year, 2-3 million Muslims from throughout the world make the pilgrimage to Mecca during a one-week period. This holiday is sometimes referred to as the greater Eid.

Jan 24, 2019 · At the end of the Hajj, Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). Learn more about the history.

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.