Islamic Eids
Islamic Eids
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — the two festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide
Muslims celebrate two Eids each year: Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha during the days of Hajj. Each begins with a special congregational prayer, includes the takbirat al-Eid, and is observed with family visits, charity, and gratitude.
Islamic Eids
Eid al-Fitr 1448
March 9, 2027
The festival that follows Ramadan, observed on 1 Shawwal with the Eid prayer, takbirat, and gatherings of family and community.
View detailsEid al-Adha 1447
May 27, 2026
The festival of sacrifice on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah during the days of Hajj, observed for four days with the Eid prayer, the udhiyah, and family celebrations.
View detailsAbout the two Eids
Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) is celebrated on 1 Shawwal, the day after Ramadan ends. It is the joyful conclusion of a month of fasting and worship. Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) is celebrated on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah and falls during the days of Hajj. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Both Eids share common practices: a special two-rak'ah Eid prayer offered shortly after sunrise, the recitation of the takbirat al-Eid, the giving of charity (Zakat al-Fitr before Eid al-Fitr; sacrificial meat distribution for Eid al-Adha), and gathering with family and community.