Eid al-Adha 2023 ?

Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā [ˈʕiːd æl ˈʔɑdˤħæː], "Feast of the Sacrifice") or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). It honours the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice one of his sons, either Ishmael (Ismail) or Isaac (Ishaq), as an act of obedience to God's command. However, before Abraham could sacrifice his son in the name of God, and because of his willingness to do so, God provided him with a lamb to sacrifice in his son's place. In commemoration of this intervention, animals are ritually sacrificed. Part of their meat is consumed by the family that offers the animal, while the rest of the meat is distributed to the poor and the needy. Sweets and gifts are given, and extended family members typically visit and are welcomed.The day is also sometimes called the Greater Eid.

In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijja and lasts for four days. In the international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year, shifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.

Eid al-Adha is one of the two blessed Eids that we celebrate as Muslims.

What is Eid al-Adha?

On Eid al-Adha we remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

In remembrance of his sacrifice and to help the poor and needy, we give our own sacrifice: Qurbani

What date is Eid-al Adha 2023?

The date may vary according to moon sightings in different parts of the world, but Eid-al Adha 2023 is predicted to begin at sunset on Wednesday 28th June 2023. 

How many days is Eid-al Adha? 

Eid-al Adha is celebrated for 3 days. 

When does Eid al-Adha end?

As the celebration lasts for 3 days, if Eid-al Adha begins at sunset on Wednesday 28th June, it will end on Saturday 1st July 2023. 

Sacrifice on Eid al-Adha

Following the Eid prayer on the first day of Eid al-Adha, we stat to offer a sacrifice – Qurbani – to remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to Allah (SWT).

A portion of this meat (from a sheep, goat, cow or camel) then goes to help our brothers and sisters in need.

Observances on Eid

As with any festival and important occasion, we follow the example of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

There are various Sunnah acts of worship you can do on the day of Eid. Discover the Sunnah acts of worship here.

Eid prayers

Eid prayer is an important part of the day.

Make sure you donate your Qurbani and and not miss out of the blessings of this blessed time!