As with Eid al-Fitr, the Eid prayer is performed on the morning of Eid al-Adha, after which the udhiyah or the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, is performed. In Islamic tradition, it honours the willingness of …

Jun 6, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the Islamic holiday.

Dec 30, 2025 · Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, and it commemorates the ransom with a ram of the biblical patriarch Abraham’s son Ishmael (rather than Isaac as in Jewish …

Mar 30, 2025 · The festive Muslim holiday comes twice a year, though each Eid is different and has its own special history. If you're not familiar with Islam or with its customs and beliefs, here's a primer on...

Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic lunar calendar. The observance is preceded by Arafat Day (or Day of Arafah), and it lasts for up to four days.

Jun 26, 2025 · Muslim people celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid twice a year to commemorate 2 significant occasions. These 2 holidays have many names, but they are most commonly called Eid al …

Jul 14, 2021 · Usually lasting three to four days and celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide, the holiday begins on the 10th day of the Muslim calendar’s month of Dhul-Hijja, at the time of Hajj, the...

Mar 11, 2025 · Eid al-Fitr is often celebrated for one day each year at the end of the approximately 30-day month of Ramadan, 4 during which many Muslim adults fast daily from sunrise to sunset and …

It takes place two lunar months after Ramadan. Each Eid celebrates a spiritual renewal after a period of sacrifice and devotion. This Eid occurs during the Hajj season and commemorates the sacrifices and …

Muslims celebrate two Eids every year, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Both are important days of joy, prayer, and gratitude. Each Eid has its own meaning and purpose in Islam. Eid al-Fitr comes after …