Eid al-Adha

The 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah — Eid al-Adha — is one of the greatest and most sacred holidays in the Islamic world. This year, Eid al-Adha falls on May 27 according to the Gregorian calendar. The holiday is observed as a symbol of the devotion, sacrifice, and complete submission to God demonstrated by the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).

In Islamic tradition, this day is regarded not only as one of the principal days of the Hajj pilgrimage, but also as a day of sharing, compassion, spiritual closeness, and social solidarity. In Islamic sources, Eid al-Adha is referred to as “Eid al-Adha,” and the special prayer, supplications, and remembrance of Allah performed on this day carry great spiritual significance.

According to narrations, sacrifice is not limited to the slaughtering of an animal; it also signifies a person’s willingness to sacrifice selfish desires and worldly attachments for the sake of Allah, thereby strengthening sincerity, obedience, and spiritual purity. On this occasion, Muslims are encouraged to support those in need, strengthen family ties, and reinforce the spirit of unity and brotherhood within society.