Saudi Arabia Finally Announces Date for Eid al-Adha 2026
- The Crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Following the lunar sighting, Eid al-Adha will now be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- The Day of Arafah is expected to fall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, before Eid al-Adha is celebrated
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Mecca, Saudi Arabia - The crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Eid al-Adha celebration will thus be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al-Adha 2026 date
The blessed month of Dhul Hijjah commenced on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the Day of Arafah falling on May 26, 2026.
"The crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1447 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Subsequently, the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah will commence tonight, and Eid al-Adha will be observed on Wednesday [May 27, 2026] in shā Allāh."
This was reported by @Muslim via X on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Another Islamic platform, @HaramainInfo, confirmed the news.
"May Allāh ﷻ grant the hujjāj a safe, accepted and spiritually uplifting Hajj, ease every stage of their journey, and return them home forgiven like the day they were born. Aameen. May Allah ﷻ also allow us all to maximise the blessed first ten days of Dhul Hijjah through dhikr, fasting, du‘ā, charity and righteous deeds, and may He accept all of our worship and efforts. Aameen."
Hajj 2026: Important dates to remember
- The first day of Dhul Hijjah is Monday, May 18, 2026
- The Day of Arafah is Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Eid al-Adha will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Reactions to date for Eid Al-Adha 2026
@IslamUnfold commented:
"Alhamdulillah, a blessed announcement for the Ummah. May Allah accept the intentions and deeds of the pilgrims, grant them an accepted Hajj, and make these days of Dhul Hijjah a source of forgiveness, mercy, and elevation for all believers. Amīn."
@KashifAslam7 remarked:
"I am very happy the whole ummah is going to celebrate Eid Ul Adha on one day after the blessed day of Hajj. may Allah accept all our prayers, salah and hujjaj's hajj ameen."
@Femi_Mohammed1 stated:
"Congratulations to the Ummah and Hujjaj! May Allah SWT accept our fasts, salah, Qur’an, charity and duas during these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. Ameen ya Rabilalameen."
@melobreaks replied:
"Islamic calendar shifts yearly. How do they confirm the moon sighting across regions?"
@khalilurrahmany added:
"Eid al-Adha moon sighting. Eyes up. Hearts ready. The crescent signals sacrifice, renewal, and obedience. Eid arrives through the sky."
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Eid al-Adha 2026: Public holiday in Ghana
Recall that one of West Africa’s twin powerhouses, Ghana, officially declared a one-day public holiday for Eid al-Adha.
Government offices, courts, schools, and most private businesses will be closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, for the celebration.
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is important to Muslims because it commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) unwavering faith and devotion to God.
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