Eid al Adha 2023: The Holiest Muslim Holiday

Celebration Dates and Significance

Eid al Adha, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar. In 2023, Eid al Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28th, starting at sundown and ending at sundown on Thursday, June 29th. The actual date of the holiday can vary depending on the moon sightings in different parts of the world.

A Time for Reflection and Sacrifice

Eid al Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God. Muslims around the world mark this occasion by slaughtering animals, distributing the meat to the poor and needy, and engaging in prayers and remembrance of God.