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Eid al-Adha Date Calculator | 10 Dhul Hijjah

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An Eid al-Adha date calculator converts the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in any Hijri year to its Gregorian date and weekday, plus the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah). It supports single-year, surrounding-year and decade views using tabulated Islamic calendar conversion.

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For Eid al-Adha, the Saudi date is followed worldwide because Hajj is tied to it.

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Quick reference

Eid al-Adha Gregorian dates (approximate, Umm al-Qura tabulation):

Hijri yearArafah (9 DhH)Eid (10 DhH)
1447 AH26 May 202627 May 2026
1448 AH16 May 202717 May 2027
1449 AH4 May 20285 May 2028

wb_sunny Arafah first

The 9th of Dhul Hijjah is the Day of Arafah — the peak of Hajj and a recommended fast for those not pilgrims.

calendar_month Why it drifts

Twelve lunar months ≈ 354 days, so Eid arrives about 11 Gregorian days earlier each year, cycling through the seasons.

visibility Sighting caveat

Local moon sighting can move observance a day from the tabulated date; your mosque's announcement is authoritative.

diversity_3 Qurbani timing

The sacrifice is performed after the Eid prayer on the 10th through the 12th of Dhul Hijjah (the days of Tashreeq).

lightbulb A real example — planning around Eid 1448 AH

You need the 1448 AH dates for school holiday planning.

Result: Arafah ≈ 16 May 2027; Eid al-Adha ≈ 17 May 2027 (a Monday).

What this means: The days of Tashreeq then run 17–19 May — book any travel with the evening of the 16th free for Arafah.

Formula & methodology

Formula: Eid al-Adha = 10 Dhul Hijjah (Hijri) → tabulated Gregorian conversion; Arafah = 9 Dhul Hijjah

How the date is derived

Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth Islamic month. The calculator uses a tabulated Umm al-Qura-style Hijri-to-Gregorian conversion (accurate for the tabulated range; actual moon sighting can shift local observance by a day).

Upcoming reference years:

  • 1447 AH — ≈ 27 May 2026
  • 1448 AH — ≈ 17 May 2027
  • 1449 AH — ≈ 5 May 2028

Because the Islamic year is ~354 days, Eid moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Always confirm with your local mosque or moon-sighting announcement.

Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Adha 2026?
Approximately 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH), with the Day of Arafah on 26 May. Confirm with local moon-sighting announcements.
What is the Day of Arafah?
The 9th of Dhul Hijjah — the day pilgrims stand at Arafat during Hajj. Fasting it (for non-pilgrims) expiates the sins of the previous and coming year per the hadith.
Why does Eid al-Adha change dates every year?
The Islamic calendar is lunar: twelve months total about 354 days, eleven shorter than the Gregorian year, so the date moves earlier each solar year.
How many days is Eid al-Adha?
The festival runs through the days of Tashreeq — the 10th, 11th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah — with the main prayer and sermon on the first morning.
Why do different countries announce Eid on different days?
Some authorities rely on physical moon sighting and others on astronomical calculation, and local horizon conditions and weather differ. A crescent visible in one country may not be visible in another. Follow your local mosque or national announcement rather than another country's date.
When is the qurbani sacrifice performed?
The sacrifice is offered during the days of Eid al-Adha — the 10th through 12th of Dhul Hijjah, with some schools extending to the 13th — and only after the Eid prayer. Practices for distributing the meat vary by region and school, so local guidance applies.
What time is the Eid prayer?
It is held in the morning after sunrise, once the sun has risen clearly — exact timing is set by each mosque and varies by location and season. Arrive early, as large congregations fill quickly. The sermon follows the prayer.
How should I plan travel when the Eid date is uncertain?
Keep the 29th and 30th of Dhul Qadah flexible when booking, since the date can shift by a day with the moon sighting. Choose refundable or changeable fares around the expected date and confirm with your local announcement before finalising. Employers and schools in Muslim-majority countries generally accommodate the shift.

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