Eid ul Adha is one of the major Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims across the world. The festival is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Eid ul Adha comes with a range of festivities.

Muslims offer prayer, say Eid ul-Adha Takbeerat, slaughter animals, distribute meat, and arrange dinner parties with their family and friends. Another best activity is not to ignore those who are poor and looking for your support to celebrate the Eid’s festivities. Look into your surroundings and help poor people with money, clothes, sacrifice meat, and other charity.

This article is a detailed account of when Eid Ul Adha 2026 will be celebrated. As well as this, we will shed light on the ideas of how to celebrate Eid to not only experience happy moments but also to get Allah’s pleasure.

When is Eid ul Adha 2026?

The actual day of celebration is decided based on the Eid ul-Adha moon sighting in Pakistan. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is a dedicated organization that serves to see the moon for Eid ul-Adha. The committee sees moons on its own and sometimes makes a decision based on witnesses collected from across the country.

In 2026, the Committee will gather on the 16th or 17th of May to sight the moon. However, Eid ul Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, which means the Eid will be celebrated on 26th or 27th May in 2026. However, the final Eid date will be announced by the Committee once the moon is sighted.

Why do Muslims Celebrate Eid ul Adha?

Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha and do Qurbani as it is the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). Allah (SWT) came to Hazrat Ibarhim’s dream and instructed him to sacrifice the most valuable thing, his son Hazrat ISmail (AS).

Both Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail agreed to fulfill Allah’s order, without any hesitation. To obey Allah’s order, Hazrat Ibrahim AS went on Mount Arafat with Hazrat Islamil (AS). He bound Ismali (AS) with a rope to prevent him from struggling. On the other hand, Hazrat Ibrahim blindfolded himself so as not to see the suffering of his son.

When Ibrahim (AS) finished slaughtering, he removed his blindfold and saw Hazrat Ismail (AS) standing in front of him. Hazrat Ismail (AS) was alive and well, and a slaughtered ram lay in place of him. Allah (SWT) saved Ismail’s life and rewarded both Hazrat Ibrahim and Ismail (AS) for obeying Allah’s order.

So, Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha to commemorate the event of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). Muslims throughout the world sacrifice animals based on their affordability and distribute meat among deserving people to get Allah’s pleasure.

Eid ul Adha 2026 Holidays in Pakistan

As Eid ul-Adha is one of the major festivals in Pakistan, during the festival, the government announces public holidays. However, Eid ul-Adha vacations in Pakistan will be announced by the government of Pakistan once the Eid days are confirmed. Three-day holidays are confirmed; however, the substitute holidays will be confirmed soon by the officials.

Eid ul Adha and Qurbani

Eid ul Adha is also known as Qurbani Eid in Pakistan. Eligible Muslims, based on their affordability, sacrifice animals and distribute the meat among others to celebrate this day. However, there are certain rules and regulations to offer Qurbani and distribute the meat after Qurbani.

Who is Eligible to Offer Qurbani

According to the Eid ul-Adha qurbani rules proposed by Islam, a person under the following conditions must perform Qurbani on Eid ul-Adha:

1. Mature and Sane Muslims: Any mature and sane Muslim can perform Qurbani.
2. Non-Traveling Person: To perform Qurbani, you must not be involved in travelling for the three days of Eid.
3. Meet the Nisba: Muslims who own wealth equal to or above the Nisab (87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver) are eligible to perform Qurbani.

How to Distribute Qurbani Meat

The recommended way to distribute Qurbani meat is to divide it into three equal categories:

1. Qurbani Performer: Islam teaches us to keep one equal part of meat for those who perform Qurbani.
2. Family and Friends: The second part must be distributed among your family and friends. Ensure that you distribute meat among those relatives and friends who need it most.
3. Poor or Needy: The third part is for the poor and needy people. Keep looking around and distribute meat to those with low incomes who cannot afford to eat meat daily.

Key Rituals of Eid ul-Adha

Eid celebration is incomplete without its rituals. Here we come with a detailed breakdown of Eid ul Adha rituals:

1. Get Prepared for Eid: Muslims get prepared for the Eid event early in the morning. They wear new clothes not only to celebrate the event but also to be thankful to Allah.
2. Offer Prayer: They gather in the Masjid and perform Eid ul-Adha, which is a special prayer compared to daily offering prayers.
3. Offer Takbeerat: On the Eid days, special Eid ul-Adha dua and Takbeerat are offered by Muslims. The meaning of Eid Takbeer is, “Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, there is no god but Allah. And Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise”.
4. Perform Qurbani/Help Others: After offering prayers, eligible Muslims perform Qurbani. Friends or relatives or Qurbani performers who cannot perform Qurbani can help them in Qurbani activities.
5. Distribute Meat: Muslims who perform Qurbani distribute meat among their acquaintances and needy Muslims.
6. Offer Eid Wishes: Muslims greet their family members, relatives, friends, and other known ones on the Eid day. However, those who live in distant places send Eid ul-Adha mubarak wishes through calls or messages.
7. Give Sadaqah and Charity: Giving Sadaqah or charity is also considered the best practice to do on Eid. It is advised to offer Sadaqah to the deserving people before Eid to help them buy Eid essentials before the celebration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is Eid ul Adha 2026?

The Eid ul Adha 2026 dates will be finalized based on the moon sighting. However, it is estimated that Eid ul Adha 2026 will be celebrated from 26th or 27th May.

2. How many holidays are on Eid ul-Adha 2026

Usually, the Pakistani government announces three-day Eid ul-Adha holidays. Sometimes, substitute days are also added with Eid Holidays. The final decision of Eid ul-Adha vacations 2026 will be made after moon sighting and by the government officials.

3. Who Must Offer Qurbani on Eid ul Adha?

Muslims who are adults, sane, not involved in travelling, and possess wealth equal to or above the Nisab (87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver) are required to perform Qurbani on Eid ul-Adha.

4. What is the rule to distribute Qurbani Meat?

It is taught by Islam to split the Qurbani meat into three equal parts. The first part is for yourself (who is performing Qurbani). The 2nd part must be distributed among your family and friends. Lastly, the third part must be distributed among poor and needy people in your surroundings. The best practice is to perform Qurbani and distribute meat in the most underprivileged areas or communities.

5. What is the best time to perform Qurbani?

Qurbani can be performed from the 10th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. However, ensure that you start performing Qurbani after Eid ul-Adha prayer and before the sunset of 12th Dhul Hijjah.