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Eid al-Adha, Islamic holiday and Muslim

What is Eid al-Adha? Why is it celebrated? The Islamic holiday explained

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the Islamic holiday.

The Columbus Dispatch on MSN · 1d

"Eid Mubarak!" Muslims in Ohio celebrating Eid al-Adha on June 6. More about Islamic holiday

"Eid Mubarak!" Thousands of Muslims in Ohio are celebrating the second significant Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, on June 6, 2025, the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. It is the second major religious celebration of the year for Muslims, following Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.

Al-Monitor · 1d

In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East

The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics.

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Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...

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Western Australia's remote Islamic communities gather for Eid al-Adha

Muslims across north-western Australia find their own unique ways to mark Eid festivities, despite not having a permanent ...

Time Out Dubai1mon

Islamic calendar vs. Gregorian calendar: Why Eid Al Adha changes date every year

Every year, Eid Al Adha moves around the calendar and begins on a different day. While longtime UAE residents know the reason behind those shifts in dates, many people are confused about how the ...

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AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.

Ahram Online1d

El-Sisi performs Eid prayer at Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Centre

Other ministers and state officials attended the Eid prayer, with whom President El-Sisi exchanged greetings on this blessed ...

Time Out Dubai5d

Islamic New Year 2025: When is it and will Dubai get a public holiday?

The Islamic New Year is coming sooner than you might think, with the official UAE public holiday set to arrive in June 2025.

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Hajj 2025: UK dates, meaning and ‘Hajj mubarak’ greeting explained

Hajj is a pilgrimage to Kaaba, the “house of Allah” in Mecca, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe Hajj ...

The National on MSN6d

What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?

Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha are the two principal festivals in Islam, each with distinct religious significance, customs and ...

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