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Public Holiday Saudi Arabia Also: Bakrid, Eid ul-Zuha

Eid al-Adha 2018

Wednesday 22 August 2018

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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

Eid al-Adha in other years

YearDateDay
20172 SeptemberSaturdayView
201822 AugustWednesdayThis page
201912 AugustMondayView
202031 JulyFridayView