Eid ul-Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' is considered the holiest of the two major Islamic holidays. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God, who then provided a ram to sacrifice instead. The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid ul-Adha coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, one of the five pillars of Islam that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to perform at least once in their lifetime. Those not on the pilgrimage celebrate at home with special prayers, family gatherings, and the ritual sacrifice of an animal — typically a goat, sheep, cow, or camel. The meat from the sacrifice is traditionally divided into three equal parts: one-third for the family, one-third for friends and neighbors, and one-third for the poor and needy. This tradition of sharing embodies the values of charity, community, and compassion that are central to the holiday. The celebration typically lasts three days and is marked by festive meals, new clothes, and visits to family and friends.
Eid ul-Adha 2027 falls on Monday, 17 May 2027. Eid ul-Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' is considered the holiest of the two major Islamic holidays.
There are 184 days (26 weeks, or about 6 months 3 days) until Eid ul-Adha. That is approximately 4,406 hours or 264,418 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 26 weeks until Eid ul-Adha on Monday, 17 May 2027. That falls in week 20 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.