Islamic Eids
Eid al-Adha 1447
Eid al-Adha 1447 AH falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2026. It is the festival of sacrifice celebrated on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah during the days of Hajj, observed with the Eid prayer, the udhiyah (sacrifice), and four days of celebration.
9 DaysHijri date
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Gregorian date
May 27, 2026
The exact date depends on the sighting of the new moon (hilal) in your country, so the day may shift by one day. Qabasi shows the Umm al-Qura calendar dates as a reliable reference; check with your local authority for the official confirmed date.
How to pray Eid al-Adha prayer
Eid al-Adha prayer is two rak'ahs prayed in congregation shortly after sunrise on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, with additional takbirs (seven in the first rak'ah, five in the second) before the recitation. The imam delivers a khutbah afterwards explaining the rulings of the udhiyah (sacrifice). There is no adhan or iqamah.
How to pray Eid prayerTakbirat al-Eid
It is sunnah to recite the takbeer of Eid al-Adha from after Fajr on the Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) until Asr of the 13th. Recite after every obligatory prayer, in the markets, and at home. The wording (different narrations exist; this is the most common):
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، لا إلهَ إلا الله، واللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وللهِ الحَمْد.
Eid duas and supplications
On the days of Eid, recite the takbirat, send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, and supplicate with the duas of joy and gratitude. Browse Qabasi's collection of authentic duas for daily worship and special occasions.
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