Eid al-Adha begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha is observed during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Its date follows the Day of Arafat, which occurs on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah and is the central day of the hajj. Pilgrims and Muslims worldwide mark the festival with communal prayers and other religious observances.
The festival recalls the Quranic account of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God, followed by God providing a substitute. Families who perform a sacrifice commonly share its meat with relatives, friends, and people in need, according to local practice and religious guidance.
Eid al-Adha is distinct from Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Although both are major Islamic festivals, they occur in different months and commemorate different occasions.