Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah during the Hajj pilgrimage. It remembers Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and is the larger of the two Eids.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and can differ by a day where you live.
Eid al-Adha 2015 falls on Wednesday, September 23.
Is Eid al-Adha a federal holiday?
No. Eid al-Adha is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.
When is Eid al-Adha 2016?
Eid al-Adha 2016 falls on Sunday, September 11.
Why does the date of Eid al-Adha change each year?
It follows the Islamic calendar of 12 lunar months, about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so it moves about 11 days earlier every year.