Eid al-Adha 2025: Celebration Dates and Significance
When is Eid al-Adha 2025?
Eid al-Adha for the year 2025 will commence at sunset on Friday, June 6th, and end at sunset on Saturday, June 7th. This corresponds to the dates 06062025 in the Gregorian calendar format.
Significance of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant festivals in the Muslim calendar. It commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering animals, distributing the meat to the poor, and performing other rituals.
In 2025, Eid al-Adha will be observed in 76 countries on Saturday, June 7th, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Indonesia. 11 countries, such as Morocco and Algeria, will observe Eid al-Adha on Friday, June 6th, while 1 country, Comoros, will celebrate on Sunday, June 8th.
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