When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
Eid al-Adha in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
The Festival of Sacrifice, 10 Dhul-Hijjah. It remembers Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his son, and the ram that stood in. Those who can, offer an animal (qurbani) and share the meat: family, neighbours, people in need. It falls as Hajj ends in Mina.
How it is kept
Pray Eid, then the sacrifice if you are doing one. The date follows the Dhul-Hijjah hilal. If the mosque board differs from this page, the mosque wins.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Adha in 2026 is expected on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) under the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting can shift a day.
Islamic History
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
Correct Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) instituted the Hijri calendar with the Hijrah as Year 1.
Which companion suggested digging the defensive trench around Madinah in the Battle of al-Ahzab?
Correct Answer: Salman al-Farsi (RA)
Salman al-Farsi (RA) proposed the trench strategy to defend Madinah in 5 AH.
Which young companion was sent as the first ambassador and teacher of Islam to Madinah?
Correct Answer: Mus'ab ibn Umayr (RA)
Mus'ab ibn Umayr (RA) was sent after the First Pledge of Aqabah to teach the Qur'an in Madinah.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
Eid al-Adha in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
When is Eid al-Adha (Qurbani) 2026 and how many days does it last?
Eid al-Adha 2026 in Saudi Arabia starts on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) and lasts for 4 days. The Day of Arafah precedes it on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah.
What is the significance of Eid al-Adha?
The Festival of Sacrifice, 10 Dhul-Hijjah. It remembers Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his son, and the ram that stood in. Those who can, offer an animal (qurbani) and share the meat: family, neighbours, people in need. It falls as Hajj ends in Mina.
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