🐑 How Long Until Eid al-Adha?
Discover the days remaining until the blessed Eid al-Adha with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. Eid al-Adha falls on Yawm al-Nahr (10 Dhul-Hijjah) and may differ by a day between countries based on the Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting.
Eid al-Adha Dates in Upcoming Years
| Hijri Year | Gregorian Year | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Note |
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* All dates are astronomical estimates and may vary by one day based on the sighting.
When is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, right after the Day of Arafah on the ninth, during the season of the Hajj pilgrimage. The start of Dhul-Hijjah is set by sighting its crescent after Dhul-Qadah ends; if the crescent is not seen, Dhul-Qadah is completed as thirty days. Muslims pray the Eid prayer and then offer a sacrifice in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim, and the feast extends to the thirteenth. This countdown shows the expected Gregorian date for Eid al-Adha 1448 AH along with the days remaining.
Why does the date differ between countries?
Some countries rely on physically sighting the Dhul-Hijjah crescent, while others use astronomical calculation to mark its start. The crescent may be visible in one region a day earlier than another, so the Day of Arafah and Eid can fall a day apart from country to country, even though Arafah is tied to the Hajj season in Makkah. This countdown uses the calculated Umm al-Qura date as a reference; always confirm with your local religious authority.
How does this countdown work?
The live timer shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the expected Eid al-Adha in your local time, with the Day of Arafah falling the day before. The years table lists the dates of Eid for the coming years so you can plan your sacrifice, pilgrimage and travel ahead, while the lunar panel shows the current moon phase. Every date displayed is an astronomical estimate and may move a day once the crescent is officially confirmed.
Eid al-Adha and the lunar calendar
Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhul-Hijjah, the final month of the Hijri lunar year, which is about 354 days — roughly 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian year. As a result, Eid and the Day of Arafah arrive about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year and move through all the seasons over a cycle of roughly 33 years. This is why the Gregorian date of Eid changes from one year to the next and needs to be checked each year.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eid al-Adha
Want to know more about this year's Eid al-Adha?
How long until Eid al-Adha?
252 days remain until the expected Eid al-Adha.
When is Eid al-Adha this year?
Eid al-Adha 1448 AH falls on 16 May 2027 approximately.
What is the Hijri date of Eid al-Adha?
It corresponds to the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH.
Can Eid al-Adha dates differ between countries?
Yes, it may vary by one day between countries based on the local sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent.
What is the link between Eid al-Adha and Hajj?
Eid al-Adha is the Day of Sacrifice following the Day of Arafah. It falls on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, the day pilgrims offer their sacrifices in Mina.
What is Udhiyah and what is its ruling?
Udhiyah is the animal sacrificed to Allah during the Eid days. It is a confirmed Sunnah (mu’akkadah) for those able, according to the majority of scholars.
How many days does Eid al-Adha last?
Eid lasts four days: the Day of Sacrifice (10 Dhul-Hijjah) and the three Days of Tashreeq (11, 12, and 13 Dhul-Hijjah).
What is the virtue of the Day of Arafah?
The Day of Arafah is 9 Dhul-Hijjah, when pilgrims stand at Mount Arafat. Fasting it for non-pilgrims expiates the sins of two years.
What are the main rites of Eid al-Adha?
Eid prayer, takbir, performing the Udhiyah (sacrifice), exchanging greetings, and visiting relatives.
Why does Eid al-Adha change each Gregorian year?
Because the lunar Hijri year is about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, Eid advances by the same amount each year.
About Eid al-Adha
What is Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is the greater of the two Islamic Eids, falling on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah after the Day of Arafah. It is known as the Day of Sacrifice, when Muslims offer animal sacrifices commemorating the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
How is Eid al-Adha established
Eid al-Adha is established by confirming the start of Dhul-Hijjah through sighting its crescent, then counting to the 10th day. The date may differ by one day between countries depending on sighting.
Why does Eid al-Adha advance each Gregorian year
The lunar Hijri year is about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Eid al-Adha advances the same amount each year in the Gregorian calendar, cycling through all seasons every ~33 years.
Date Confirmation
Eid al-Adha is tied to Yawm al-Nahr, the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, following the Day of Arafah. The date shown is calculated astronomically per the arithmetic Hijri calendar and may differ by one day from each country’s official announcement based on Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting.