Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries. In 2024, Eid ul-Adha will begin on the evening of Sunday 16 June and end on the evening of Thursday 20 June.
When is Eid ul-Adha in 2024?
Eid ul-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries. In 2024, Eid ul-Adha will begin on the evening of Sunday 16 June and end on the evening of Thursday 20 June.
What is the story of Eid ul-Adha?
Eid ul-Adha celebrates the time when Ibrahim had a dream which he believed was a message from Allah asking him to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.
The devil tempted Ibrahim by saying he should disobey Allah and spare his son. As Ibrahim was about to kill his son, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead.
How is Eid celebrated?
In some countries, Muslims sacrifice a sheep or goat (in Britain the animal is killed at a slaughter house). The meat is shared equally between family, friends and the poor.
Eid usually starts with Muslims going to the Mosque for prayers. They dress in their best clothes and thank Allah for all the blessings they have received. It is a time when they visit family and friends. Muslims will also give money to charity so that poor people can celebrate too.
The Ka'bah is the most important monument in Islam. Pilgrims walk around the Ka'bah seven times and many of them try to touch the Black Stone located at the corner.
