Strawberry Moon in June
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Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.
Is Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Qurbani Cattle market in Bangladesh.
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About Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Read more about Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | Sep 10 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | Sep 2 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Aug 21 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Aug 12 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 10 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Jun 29 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular Holiday |
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