Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic holiday that takes place over several days in many countries. Our daily guide shows which countries observe public holidays over each day of the festival in 2025.
Eid al-Adha is also calledId al-KabirorAïd El Kebir. Together with countless variations, these names point to the holiday’s epithet,“Greater Eid”or“Big Eid.”The Arabic wordkabir(كبير) translates as “big” or “major.” Another group of names refers to the custom ofQur...
Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type 2020 星期五 7月31日 (五) Eid al-Adha Muslim 2021 星期二 7月20日 (二) Eid al-Adha Muslim 2022 星期六 7月9日 (六) Eid al-Adha Muslim 2023 星期三 6月28日 (三) Eid al-Adha Muslim 2024 星期一 6月17日 (一) Eid al-Adha Muslim 2025 星期五 6月...
People visit a livestock market in preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday in Damascus, Syria, on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua) A livestock seller presents a ram in preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Adha at an animal enclosure in Damascus, Syria, on May 30...
People have fun at an amusement park during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Cairo, Egypt, on June 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) People take a ride on a swing carousel at an amusement park during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Cairo, Egypt, on June 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)...
Eid Al Adha break starts with Arafah Day, which will fall on Thurday, June 5, 2025. Eid al Adha: Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8 With the crescent moon sighted on Tuesday, May 27, it’s now confirmed that the Eid Al Adha holiday will start on Thursday, June 5, with Arafat Day...
26. It is so good to see each of you. I wish you all a happy and prosperous holiday, kind health, wealth, and peace for us all. It’s that time of year again; warm wishes from your family. Love you all! Happy Eid al Adha. ...
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These celebrations and traditions come together to make this holiday a truly special and meaningful holiday for Muslims all around the world. Cultural Significance Eid Al Adha is a time of unity and community, as families and friends come together to celebrate and exchange well wishes. It is a...
Eid al-Fitr may also be called 'Feast of the Lesser Bairam, Bairam being a Turkic word for holiday. It may seem odd that the word lesser is used for such a widely celebrated festival, the reason is that the 'Greater Bairam' is Eid al-Adha, the other great Islamic festival which is ...