Eid al-Adha 2014
Sunday 5 October 2014
4411 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct 2014
Quick answers
- When is Eid al-Adha 2014?
- Eid al-Adha 2014 is on Sunday 5 October 2014 in Saudi Arabia.
- How many days until Eid al-Adha 2014?
- Eid al-Adha 2014 was 4411 days ago.
- Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?
- Yes. Eid al-Adha is a national public holiday in Saudi Arabia.
- When is Eid al-Adha 2015?
- Eid al-Adha 2015 is on Thursday 24 September 2015.
- Is the date of Eid al-Adha 2014 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on 10 Dhul Hijjah, during the Hajj pilgrimage. The date depends on moon sighting.
Significance
Honours Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
How it is celebrated
- Eid prayer
- Qurbani, with the meat shared among family, neighbours and the poor
- Festive meals
Saudi Arabia