Eid al-Adha · UAE

2026: May 27, 2026

Muslim · UAE Fatwa Council announcement

Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice", honours Ibrahim (Abraham)'s willingness to obey God, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage.

Origin

Falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar; dates vary by country with moon sighting.

Where & who

Muslim communities worldwide.

How people celebrate

• Eid prayer in the morning.
• Qurbani: those who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and people in need.
• Many donate to charities that distribute meat on their behalf.

How you can take part or learn

• Greeting: "Eid Mubarak".
• Support a food-sharing charity.

Symbols

The Kaaba and Hajj pilgrims, the crescent moon.