Eid-ul-Adha — History, Date & Significance
Eid-ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice (Kurbani Eid), falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in the Hijri calendar. Cattle markets fill up across Bangladesh in the days before; after the Eid prayer, animals are sacrificed and the meat divided among the household, relatives, and the poor.
Eid-ul-Adha 2027 — Next Date
- English Date
- Monday, May 17, 2027
- Bengali Date
- 3 Joishtha 1434
- Hijri Date
- 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH
- Days Left
- 293 days
Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the actual date may shift by a day.
History of Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was prepared to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) at God’s command. As he raised the knife, God replaced Ismail with a ram — and the act of sacrifice (qurbani) has been performed by Muslims ever since. The festival falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, coinciding with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
In Bangladesh, known widely as Kurbani Eid, it is the second-largest religious festival of the year. In the weeks before Eid, cattle markets (haats) spring up across the country, and the trade in sacrificial animals forms a significant seasonal economy. The meat of the sacrifice is traditionally divided into three parts — for the family, for relatives and friends, and for the poor.
How Eid-ul-Adha Is Celebrated
- Eid prayers in congregation, followed by the sacrifice of cattle, goats, or camels
- Dividing the qurbani meat into three shares: family, relatives, and the poor
- Bustling cattle haats in the days before Eid — a festival economy of its own
- Festive beef and mutton dishes, from rezala to kala bhuna
- Homecoming journeys as city dwellers return to their villages for the holidays
Eid-ul-Adha Dates — Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day | Bengali Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* | May 17, 2027 | Monday | 3 Joishtha 1434 |
| 2028* | May 6, 2028 | Saturday | 23 Boishakh 1435 |
| 2029* | April 25, 2029 | Wednesday | 12 Boishakh 1436 |
| 2030* | April 14, 2030 | Sunday | 1 Boishakh 1437 |
| 2031* | April 3, 2031 | Thursday | 20 Chaitra 1437 |
* Dates for future years are calculated estimates and may change when the official government calendar is announced. Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the actual date may shift by a day.
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