- Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice”, is an Islamic holiday that commences on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, coinciding with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
- In 2026, the festival began on the evening of Tuesday 26 May. Its main day will be Wednesday 27 May, and it will continue until Friday 29 May.
- The occasion commemorates Ibrahim’s test of faith and his willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God.
- During the festive holiday, Muslims traditionally slaughter sheep or cattle and distribute a portion of the meat to less fortunate individuals.
- To greet someone celebrating Eid al-Adha, one can say “Eid Mubarak”, which translates to “Blessed Eid”, or simply “Happy Eid.”
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