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Eid al-Adha 2027: date, sacrifice and Eid prayer
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, commemorates the submission of the prophet Ibrahim to Allah. It falls on 10 Dhul-Hijjah, during the pilgrimage.
The story of Ibrahim and Isma‘il
Ibrahim saw in a dream that he was sacrificing his son. Isma‘il replied: “O my father, do as you are commanded: you will find me, if Allah wills, among the patient” (Surah As-Saffat, 37:102). At the moment of carrying it out, Allah ransomed him with “a great sacrifice” (37:107). Read the story of the prophet Ibrahim and that of Isma‘il.
The Eid 2027 calendar
| Day | Expected date |
|---|---|
| 1 Dhul-Hijjah | Around Thursday 6 May 2027 |
| Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah) | Around Saturday 15 May 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah) | Around Sunday 16 May 2027 |
| Days of tashriq (11-13) | 17 to 19 May 2027 |
The prayer and sunnahs of Eid
- Take a ghusl and wear your best clothes.
- Eat nothing before the prayer, then eat from your sacrifice (At-Tirmidhi, 542).
- Pray two rak‘ahs with 7 then 5 takbirs, and listen to the sermon (as for Eid al-Fitr).
- Sacrifice after the prayer, saying Bismillah, Allahu akbar.
- Repeat the takbirs from the dawn of Arafah until asr on 13 Dhul-Hijjah.
“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.”
Eid takbir (reported from Ibn Mas‘ud)
The rules for the one who intends to sacrifice
From the start of Dhul-Hijjah, whoever intends to sacrifice does not cut their hair or nails until the sacrifice (Sahih Muslim, 1977). The sacrifice is made with a well-sharpened knife, without making the animal suffer or slaughtering it in front of another. For the pilgrimage, see the Hajj guide.
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You may be wondering…
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448) is expected around Sunday 16 May 2027, and the day of Arafah around Saturday 15 May. The exact date depends on sighting the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah.
Is the sacrifice obligatory?
For most scholars, it is a strongly recommended sunnah for those who can afford it; the Hanafi school considers it obligatory (wajib) for those who can afford it. The sacrifice may be offered from the day of Eid after the prayer until sunset on 13 Dhul-Hijjah.
Which animal can be sacrificed?
A sheep (at least 6 months according to several views), a goat (1 year), a cow (2 years) or a camel (5 years), without visible defects. A cow or camel may be shared between seven people (Sahih Muslim, 1318).
How should the meat be shared?
It is recommended to eat some, give some as gifts and give some to the poor. Many scholars advise dividing it into three thirds: family, relatives and neighbours, the poor. Selling any part of it or paying the butcher with it is forbidden.
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