Muslim women in Jakarta praying on Eid al-Adha. Photo by: King-slaveofALLAHEid al-Adha for the year 2016 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Sunday, September 11th ending at sundown on Monday, September 12th.
Eid al-Adha is observed around the 10th to the 13th days of Dhu al-Hijjah on the Islamic calendar. The day commemorates Ibrahim's sacrifice of his son to God.
More information on Eid al-Adha. (Dates, Customs and History for Eid al-Adha)
| Eid al-Adha | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Eid al-Adha, Sacrifice Feast, Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Type: | Observance, Muslim |
| When: | Around 10th to 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah on Islamic Calendar |
How many days to Eid al-Adha 2016?
Monday, September 12th is the 255 day of the 2016 calendar year with -2 years, -2 months, -5 days until the celebration/ observance of Eid al-Adha 2016.
September 2016 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 4 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2016 | Hindu | -804 |
| Sep 5 - Mon | Labor Day 2016 | Federal Holiday | -803 |
| Sept 11 | Day of Arafat 2016 | Muslim | -797 |
| Sep 11 - Sun | Patriot Day 2016 | Observance | -797 |
| Sep 11 - Sun | National Grandparents Day 2016 | Observance | -797 |
| Sep 13 - Tues | Eid al-Adha 2016 | Muslim | -795 |
| Sep 17 - Sat | Constitution Citizenship Day 2016 | Observance | -791 |
| Sep 22 - Thurs | Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2016 | Season | -786 |