Looking to spend some time with the family? Well, you are in luck because Eid Al Adha 2025 is coming.
One of the two major religious celebrations for Muslims across the world, Eid Al Aha, much like Eid Al Fitr, depends on the moon cycle.
The Saudi Supreme Court asked the residents to step out on Tuesday, May 27 and look for the moon, and look they did.
Following the sighting, the official Eid Al Adha dates were announced.
So, start planning your outfits and get ready for a marvelous celebration. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming festival.
Saudi Arabia confirms Eid Al Adha 2025
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Greater Eid,” is one of the two big celebrations in Islam, right alongside Eid al-Fitr. It takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and the festivities stretch over four days, including the Tashreeq days that follow.
At its heart, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham’s devotion to God, marked by his willingness to sacrifice his son—a story where either Ishmael or Isaac is honored as the “Sacrifice of God,” depending on the tradition. Muslims kick off the day with a special Eid prayer, followed by the qurban, or ritual sacrifice of a sheep (or other livestock), as a symbolic act of faith and charity.
Meanwhile, for pilgrims on Hajj, the day is packed with spiritual milestones—from the tawaf (circling the Kaaba) to the sa’ee (walking between Safa and Marwah), and the powerful ritual of stoning the Devil. It’s a time of faith, reflection, and celebration shared with family, friends, and communities around the world.
Eid Al Adha 2025 location
Given how Eid Al Adha is based on the lunar cycle, not every country celebrates it at the same time. People of Saudi Arabia can take part in the meaty and juicy celebrations from the first week of June, but in other countries, Eid Al Adha 2025 might begin a day after Saudi or a day before.
Eid Al Adha 2025 dates
This year, you will be wearing your Eid best on Friday, June 6. The festival will kick off a day after the day of Aarafat on Thursday, June 5. Most companies will work until Wednesday, June 4.
The Kingdom has announced that both private and public sectors will be getting an week off.
Eid Al Adha 2025 celebrations
While official celebrations have not been announced yet, we do know that Riyadh will be decked out in twinkling lights with fireworks and drone shows lighting up the sky in iconic locations like BLVD City, KAFD, Diriyah, and more.
Restaurants will also celebrate with delicious set menus which will be announced in the coming week.
Things to do in Riyadh
If you are on the hunt to do something fun this weekend, the Emmy Squared Pizza pop-up in VIA Riyadh will shut down on Saturday, May 31. The Four Seasons Riyadh Tonic Bar is mixing some amazing mocktails and the iconic Parisian bistro Benoit Riyadh is now open.
Fri, Jun 6. Across Saudi, @hrsd_sa.
