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Eid-al-Adha in United States
Quick Facts
Eid-al-Adha is an Islamic festival to mark Ibrahim's willingness to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son. It is celebrated around the 10th to 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Local names
Name Language
Eid-al-Adha English
Eid-al-Adha Spanish
Eid-al-Adha 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Eid-al-Adha 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.
List of dates for other years
Many Muslims in the United States observe Eid-al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, each year. This festival commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son to God. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
hands showing their power of unity
Eid al-Adha is a time for wishing one another well. ©iStockphoto.com/Aman Khan
What do people do?
Many Muslims in the United States celebrate Eid al-Adha with prayers and social gatherings. The Eid al-Adha services can attract thousands of Muslims in various places such as Chicago (Illinois) and Orlando (Florida). Many Muslims of many heritages, including North Africa, Pakistan, Eastern Europe, wear traditional clothes and share their national dishes. It is a time for prayer, sharing meals, handing out gifts and wishing one another well.
Eid al-Adha follows from the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, in which Muslims are required to make at least once in their lives. Eid al-Adha is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice because it traditionally includes the sacrifice of an animal permitted for food (eg. a lamb) as an act of thanksgiving for God’s mercy. Some Muslims seek out a farm where they can carry out the sacrifice, but many also send money to their native lands to help fund a sacrifice. Eid al-Adha lasts for up to three days and is a time to seek mercy from God.
Public life
Eid al-Adha is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However, some Islamic organizations may be closed or offer a reduced level of service and there may be some local traffic congestion around mosques.
Background
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates accomplishment. Eid al-Adha also serves as a reminder of when Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to sacrifice his son to God, according to Islamic belief. The United States government issued postage stamps to commemorate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in previous years. These stamps aimed to highlight the business, educational and social contributions that Muslims made in the United States.
About Eid-al-Adha in other countries
Read more about Eid-al-Adha.
Eid-al-Adha Observances
Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.
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Weekday Date Year Name Holiday type Where it is observed
Mon Oct 20 1980 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Fri Oct 9 1981 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed Sep 29 1982 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sun Sep 18 1983 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Sep 6 1984 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Aug 27 1985 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sat Aug 16 1986 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Aug 6 1987 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Mon Jul 25 1988 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Fri Jul 14 1989 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed Jul 4 1990 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sun Jun 23 1991 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Jun 11 1992 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Jun 1 1993 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sat May 21 1994 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed May 10 1995 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Mon Apr 29 1996 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Fri Apr 18 1997 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed Apr 8 1998 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sun Mar 28 1999 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Mar 16 2000 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Mar 6 2001 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sat Feb 23 2002 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed Feb 12 2003 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Mon Feb 2 2004 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Fri Jan 21 2005 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Jan 10 2006 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sun Dec 31 2006 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Dec 20 2007 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Dec 9 2008 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sat Nov 28 2009 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Wed Nov 17 2010 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Mon Nov 7 2011 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Fri Oct 26 2012 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Tue Oct 15 2013 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Sun Oct 5 2014 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Thu Sep 24 2015 Eid-al-Adha Muslim
Related holiday
* Eid-al-Fitr–Friday, September 10, 2010
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* Diwali/Deepavali (Friday, November 5, 2010)
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