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Eid al-Adha
Syria

Eid al-Adha 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Syria

Syria has been the scene of a long civil war for over a decade, but even in the midst of this conflict, the nation’s Muslims have found time to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the most holy of all days on the Islamic calendar.

YearDateDayHoliday
202416 Jun to 19 JunSun to WedEid al-Adha Holiday
20256 Jun to 9 JunFri to MonEid al-Adha Holiday
202627 May to 30 MayWed to SatEid al-Adha Holiday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The basis of the holiday is related to sacrifice. The tenth of Dhul al-Hijja is when Ibrahim demonstrated his willingness to obey Allah even if it meant sacrificing his son Ishmael. Ultimately, Allah saw Ibrahim’s obedience and provided a goat as a sacrifice in Ishmael’s place.

Thus, it is the sacrifice of goats, sheep, and other livestock in commemoration of Ibrahim’s sacrifice that is the true “main event” of Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha is also a day to feast and laugh and have fun with family and friends. It’s a day for giving charitable donations to the poor, and exchanging gifts with loved ones. People also buy and wear new clothes if they can, visit friends and relatives, and take pleasure in greeting even strangers with a hearty “Happy Eid!”

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202328 Jun to 1 JulWed to SatEid al-Adha Holiday
20229 Jul to 12 JulSat to TueEid al-Adha Holiday
202120 Jul to 23 JulTue to FriEid al-Adha Holiday
202031 Jul to 3 AugFri to MonEid al-Adha Holiday
201911 Aug to 14 AugSun to WedEid al-Adha Holiday
201821 Aug to 24 AugTue to FriEid al-Adha Holiday
20171 Sep to 4 SepFri to MonEid al-Adha Holiday