Eid al-Adha 2023, 2024 and 2025 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.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 Jun to 1 Jul | Wed to Sat | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2024 | 16 Jun to 19 Jun | Sun to Wed | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2025 | 6 Jun to 9 Jun | Fri to Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2026 | 27 May to 30 May | Wed to Sat | Eid 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
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 Jul to 12 Jul | Sat to Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2021 | 20 Jul to 23 Jul | Tue to Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2020 | 31 Jul to 3 Aug | Fri to Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2019 | 11 Aug to 14 Aug | Sun to Wed | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2018 | 21 Aug to 24 Aug | Tue to Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 2017 | 1 Sep to 4 Sep | Fri to Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |