What other major Islamic holiday is Eid al-Adha related to?

The other major Islamic holiday related to Eid al-Adha is Eid al-Fitr. Together, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two principal festivals observed by Muslims worldwide.

Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, at the end of Ramadan, Islam’s month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the season of Hajj. Their dates move through the Gregorian calendar because the Islamic calendar is lunar and has about 354 days in a common year.

The celebrations also have different themes. Eid al-Fitr emphasizes the completion of Ramadan, communal prayer, and zakat al-fitr. Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham’s willingness to obey God and commonly includes udhiyah, the sacrifice of permitted livestock, with meat shared among family, friends, and people in need. Both holidays feature prayer, family visits, charity, and festive meals.