When was Eid al-Adha 2026?

Eid al-Adha 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH) was on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. The next Eid al-Adha, 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH, is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, subject to moon sighting.

When was Yawm Arafah 2026?

Yawm Arafah 2026 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447) was on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. It is the most virtuous day of the year — fasting on this day expiates sins of the previous and coming year.

What is Qurbani and who must perform it?

Qurbani (Udhiyah) is the ritual animal sacrifice performed on Eid al-Adha. It is wajib (obligatory) according to the Hanafi school for every sane, adult Muslim who possesses the Nisab threshold. It is sunnah mu'akkadah according to Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools.

How many Takbeers are in Eid al-Adha prayer?

Eid al-Adha prayer consists of 2 rakahs with additional Takbeers. In the first rakah, 3 extra Takbeers are said after the opening Takbeer. In the second rakah, 3 Takbeers are said before the rukoo. There is no Adhan or Iqamah for Eid prayer.

When should Qurbani be performed?

Qurbani can be performed on the 10th, 11th, or 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah (Days of Tashreeq). It should be done after the Eid prayer, not before. The best time is immediately after Eid prayer on the 10th.

This event has passed.

Eid al-Adha 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, subject to moon sighting — see the Eid al-Adha guide for current dates and prayer times.

🐑 Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha 2026

The dated record for Eid al-Adha 2026 (1447 AH) — confirmed date, Yawm Arafah, Qurbani (Udhiyah) and the Eid prayer guide.

Quick Answer

Eid al-Adha 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH) was on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, with Yawm Arafah on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. This event has passed — the next Eid al-Adha, 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH, is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, subject to moon sighting. Global Prayer Times keeps this page as the dated record for 1447 AH.

Confirmed date

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

Key Dates — Dhu al-Hijjah 1447

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Start of Dhu al-Hijjah — first of the 10 blessed days

18 May 2026 · 1 Dhu al-Hijjah

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Yawm at-Tarwiyah (Day of Tarwiyah)

24 May 2026 · 7 Dhu al-Hijjah

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Pilgrims travel to Mina

25 May 2026 · 8 Dhu al-Hijjah

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Yawm Arafah — Day of Arafah (fasting recommended)

26 May 2026 · 9 Dhu al-Hijjah

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Eid al-Adha — Day of Sacrifice (Udhiyah)

27 May 2026 · 10 Dhu al-Hijjah

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Days of Tashreeq (Qurbani continues)

28 May 2026–29 May 2026 · 11–12 Dhu al-Hijjah

Eid al-Adha Prayer Guide

Eid al-Adha prayer (Salat al-Eid) is performed in congregation after sunrise. It is Wajib (obligatory) in the Hanafi school and Sunnah Mu'akkadah in other schools.

Performed approximately 15–20 minutes after sunrise — not at sunrise itself
No Adhan or Iqamah for Eid prayer
12 extra Takbeers — 7 in the first Rak'ah (before Qira'ah), 5 in the second (before Qira'ah)
Followed by 2 Khutbahs (sermons) after the prayer
Make Ghusl, wear your best clean clothes, use Itar (perfume for men)
Unlike Eid al-Fitr, eat after the Eid al-Adha prayer (not before)
Recite the Takbeer of Tashreeq: "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, walillahil hamd"

🤲 Fasting on Yawm Arafah

"Fasting on the Day of Arafah, I hope from Allah, expiates the sins of the year before and the year after." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Muslim)

Fasting on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (Yawm Arafah) is a highly recommended Sunnah for those not performing Hajj. It is one of the greatest acts of worship in the year and expiates two years of minor sins.

The 10 Blessed Days of Dhu al-Hijjah

"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari)

Increase Dhikr — Takbeer, Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), Tahleel (La ilaha illallah), Tasbeeh
Fast the first nine days (especially Yawm Arafah)
Give Sadaqah generously
Increase Quran recitation
Seek forgiveness (Istighfar) and make Du'a
Perform voluntary Nafl prayers

🐑 Qurbani (Udhiyah)

Qurbani (Arabic: قُرْبَانِي) is the sacrifice of a halal animal on 10th, 11th, or 12th Dhu al-Hijjah. It is Wajib on every sane, adult Muslim who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold. The meat is divided into three equal parts: family, relatives/friends, and the poor.

Eligible animals

Sheep/goat (1 share), cow/bull/camel (up to 7 shares)

Minimum age

Sheep: 6 months, Goat: 1 year, Cow/Bull: 2 years, Camel: 5 years

When to slaughter

After Eid prayer on 10th, 11th, or 12th Dhu al-Hijjah

Conditions

Animal must be healthy and free of defects

Arrange Qurbani through your local mosque or a registered charity in your country. Many mosques and Islamic organisations run Qurbani programmes each Eid al-Adha.

Find Eid prayer times at your local mosque

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