Religious

Eid al-Adha Countdown

A live, evergreen countdown to the next Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul Hijjah), in both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars, calculated astronomically and updating automatically every year with no manual maintenance needed.

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About this countdown

What the result means

Eid al-Adha's date here is calculated astronomically using the digital (Umm al-Qura) Hijri calendar, by finding the next upcoming occurrence of the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah (the twelfth and final Hijri month), the Day of Sacrifice following the Day of Arafah. This is a purely astronomical calculation, while the officially adopted date is practically tied to the determination of the Day of Arafah itself by the relevant religious authorities, and may be a day earlier or later than this astronomical estimate.

Recommendation

Use this countdown for general planning (time off, travel, sacrifice arrangements), but rely on the official announcement from the relevant authority in your country to determine the actual Day of Arafah and Eid day a few days before the expected date. If you're planning to perform Hajj that same season, use the site's Hajj cost calculator for early financial planning.

Frequently asked questions

Is this date official and confirmed?

No, it's a digital astronomical estimate. The actual Eid al-Adha date is tied to the official determination of the Day of Arafah by religious authorities, usually announced a few days before the Hajj season.

What's the timing difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Fitr comes immediately after Ramadan ends (1 Shawwal), while Eid al-Adha comes about two months and ten days later at the peak of the Hajj season (10 Dhul Hijjah), tied to the Day of Arafah immediately preceding it.

How many days does the Eid al-Adha holiday usually last?

The official holiday length varies by country and annual government decisions, and is often slightly longer than the Eid al-Fitr holiday due to its connection to the Hajj season, officially announced ahead of Eid.

Sources

Digital Umm al-Qura Hijri Calendar — the standard ICU calculation used in this calculator