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10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 · Festival of Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha 2027

The greater of the two Eids — marking the culmination of Hajj and the spirit of sacrifice.

Sunday, 16 May 2027 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448

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01Eid prayer window

Fasting on Eid al-Adha is forbidden (haram). The Day of Arafah (the day before) is when non-pilgrims fast.

Sunrise06:20 AMEarliest Eid prayer

Dhuhr (latest)01:28 PMMust be before Dhuhr

Prayer window typically 1–2 hours after sunrise, per local mosque.

02Qurbani guide

Qurbani is wajib (obligatory) — not just recommended — for every Muslim above the nisab threshold.

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Who must perform it?Muslim, adult and sane, owning nisab (~87.48 g gold / ~612.36 g silver equivalent). Not obligatory for children or those in debt below nisab.

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Valid animals & sharesSheep/goat = 1 share (min. 1 yr). Cow/bull/buffalo = 7 shares (min. 2 yrs). Camel = 7 shares (min. 5 yrs). Free of obvious defects.

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Deadline & timing10, 11 or 12 Dhul Hijjah. Only after Eid prayer. Hanafi: before sunset 12th. Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali: to the 13th.

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Distributing the meatThirds: ⅓ household, ⅓ relatives and neighbours, ⅓ those in need. Raw meat preferred for the poor.

03Takbeer al-Tashreeq

After every fard prayer

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ

Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, lā ilāha illallāhu, wallāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa lillāhi'l-ḥamd

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no god but Allah; Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise."

From Fajr of 9 Dhul Hijjah through Asr of 13 Dhul Hijjah — a total of 23 prayers. Many scholars consider it wajib.

04Sunnah acts of Eid day

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Eat after the prayerUnlike Eid al-Fitr, do not eat before the prayer. Break your fast with the Qurbani meat.

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Ghusl before prayerFull ritual wash before going to the prayer ground.

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Wear your best clothesThe Prophet ﷺ wore his finest garments on Eid.

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Take different routesGo by one route, return by another.

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Greet others"Taqabbal Allāhu minnā wa minkum."

05Previous Eid al-Adha dates

Year	Hijri	Date
2023	1444 AH	Wednesday, 28 June 2023
2024	1445 AH	Sunday, 16 June 2024
2025	1446 AH	Friday, 6 June 2025
2026	1447 AH	Wednesday, 27 May 2026

06Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Adha 2027?

Eid al-Adha 2027 falls on 16 May 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH) for those following the Saudi moon sighting. Countries using local moon sighting may observe it one day later.

What time is Eid prayer on Eid al-Adha 2027?

Eid prayer must be performed between sunrise and Dhuhr (solar noon). It is typically held 15–30 minutes after sunrise ends (1–2 hours after sunrise). The prayer window for your city is shown above.

What is Qurbani and who must perform it?

Qurbani is the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal performed on Eid al-Adha. It is wajib (obligatory) for every adult Muslim who possesses nisab (the minimum wealth threshold for Zakat) on the day of Eid. Children and those below nisab are exempt.

Can I fast on Eid al-Adha?

No. Fasting on Eid al-Adha is haram (forbidden). It is one of the five days on which fasting is prohibited in Islam. The Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah — the day before Eid) is when non-pilgrims are encouraged to fast.

What is Takbeer al-Tashreeq and when do I recite it?

Takbeer al-Tashreeq (Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar…) is recited aloud after every fard prayer from Fajr of 9 Dhul Hijjah through Asr of 13 Dhul Hijjah (17 May–19 May 2027) — a total of 23 prayers. Many Muslims are unaware of this obligation.

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