What does 'Eid al-Adha' translate to in English?

“Eid al-Adha” translates into English as “Festival of Sacrifice.”

The Arabic word “Eid” means a festival, feast day, celebration, or holiday. “Adha” refers to sacrifice or an offering, so the name describes the festival’s central religious theme: commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.

Eid al-Adha is also known by names such as the Greater Eid, Big Eid, or Eid al-Kabir. In Turkish-speaking communities it is called Kurban Bayramı, meaning the Feast of Sacrifice. In South Asia, Qurbani Eid is another common expression connected with the ritual offering.

It is different from Eid al-Fitr, whose name is associated with breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Adha occurs during Dhu al-Hijjah, the month of Hajj, and is marked by congregational prayer, charity, family gatherings, and the sharing of sacrificial meat.