How long until Eid Al Adha?

How Many Days Until Eid Al Adha?

Eid Al Adha 2027 is predicted to begin on Monday, May 17, 2027. The live clock above counts down the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds to the holiday in your local timezone.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the 'Festival of the Sacrifice', is the second of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. It begins on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.

Movable Date Notice & Moon Sighting Caution

Because Eid Al Adha is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, its exact start depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah. Sighting announcements are made by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, corresponding to the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Due to these lunar factors, the date displayed in this countdown is an astronomical prediction and can vary by 24 to 48 hours. Users should confirm official local dates through religious organizations or regional visibility committees.

Predicted Eid Al Adha Start Dates (2026–2030)

Like all Islamic holidays, Eid Al Adha shifts forward on the solar calendar. Here is when it is predicted to land over the next few years:

The Significance and Traditions of Eid Al Adha

Eid Al Adha honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead. In commemoration, Muslims who can afford to do so sacrifice a domestic animal (typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel).

The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three equal parts: one-third for the family, one-third for relatives and friends, and one-third for the poor and needy, ensuring that everyone can participate in a festive meal.

Holiday Interlinking

Eid Al Adha concludes the annual Hajj pilgrimage. To track other major Islamic events, check out our counters for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr.