Eid al-Adha 2025: Important Dates and Observances

Key Dates and Timings

Eid al-Adha celebrations in 2025 will commence on:

Friday, June 6th, 2025 (06/06/2025)

Observances will end at sundown on:

Sunday, June 8th, 2025 (09/06/2025)

Distinct Observances

The start and end dates of Eid al-Adha vary slightly depending on the country's location and the lunar calendar observed:

Start Date:

• Saturday, June 7th, 2025: 76 countries
• Friday, June 6th, 2025: 11 countries
• Sunday, June 8th, 2025: Comoros

Significance of Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important religious holidays in the Muslim faith. Muslims commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) in obedience to Allah.

During Eid al-Adha, it is customary for Muslims to slaughter a sacrificial animal (typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel) and distribute the meat to the poor and needy.