Which faith community is listed as observing Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha is observed by Muslims as one of the two principal Islamic festivals. It is known as the Festival of the Sacrifice and begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.

The festival recalls Abraham’s willingness to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son. In Islamic tradition, God provided a ram instead, and the story is commemorated through prayer, charity, family gatherings, and the sacrifice of eligible livestock. The meat is commonly shared with relatives, friends, and people in need.

Eid al-Adha is closely tied to Hajj. Pilgrims in Mecca perform major rites during the same period, while Muslims who are not on pilgrimage celebrate in their own communities. A common mix-up is confusing it with Eid al-Fitr, which follows Ramadan; Eid al-Adha occurs during Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the pilgrimage season.