Eid ul-Adha 2026 Date

Eid ul-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah), also called Bakrid in India, is the festival of sacrifice observed during the Hajj season. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.

This page shows the expected Gregorian date for 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH — Eid ul-Adha 2026 — with a live countdown, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Important: The Dhul-Hijjah crescent determines the date. Observance may differ by a day between countries — confirm with your local mosque or hajj authority.

Eid ul-Adha 2026 — Expected Dates

Event	Hijri Date	Gregorian Date	Days Left
Eid ul-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447)	10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH	Wednesday, 27 May 2026	—

Dates are astronomical (Umm al-Qura) estimates. Actual observance depends on local crescent (moon) sighting and may differ by a day — confirm with your mosque or local committee.

Formula

toGregorian(1447, 12, 10) → { gy, gm, gd }

Example

10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. Gregorian ≈ 27 May 2026 (Wednesday, expected).

How to Use

1. Read the expected date in the table.
2. Watch the live countdown.
3. Confirm with the official Dhul-Hijjah moon-sighting announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eid ul-Adha?

The festival of sacrifice on 10 Dhul-Hijjah, observed during Hajj.

When is Eid ul-Adha 2026?

Expected around 27 May 2026, subject to moon sighting.

Why is it called Bakrid?

In India the festival is associated with qurbani (sacrifice), popularly of a goat — "bakri".

Does the date vary by country?

Yes, by one day depending on local crescent sighting.

Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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