When is Eid al-Adha in 2022? Meaning behind it and how it is celebrated

Eid al-Adha is the second and largest of the two major holidays celebrated in Islam and it honors Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

The holy festival is one of the two official holidays observed in the believe from Islamand it takes three days.

Here’s everything you need to know about Eid al-Adha:

When is Eid al-Adha 2022?

Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, falls later in the summer and honors Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah.

It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhū al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. The exact date is determined by the observation of the crescent moon.

The date of the great Eid also varies from year to year, just like Eid al-Fitr. This year it is predicted to start on July 9, although this may vary around the world.

This is also the time of year when many Muslims make a five-day pilgrimage to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the Hajj.

All Muslims who can make the pilgrimage must travel to Mecca at least once in their lives to pray for the Kaaba, the religion’s holiest shrine.

How do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha?

In some countries, to celebrate Eid al-Adha, Muslims will sacrifice a sheep or goat and share the meat with family, friends and the poor.

Eid usually begins with Muslims visiting mosques for prayers, to thank Allah for all the blessings they have received.

It is a time when they visit family and friends, but also a time to give money to charities so that the poor can also celebrate.

What is Hajj?

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha on the last day of Hajj – a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which takes place every year and is the fifth pillar of Islam.

All Muslims who are fit are expected to visit Mecca at least once in their lifetime, and during Hajj pilgrims perform acts of worship and renew their faith and meaning in the world.

Muslims stand together in front of the Ka’bah, a shrine built by Ibrahim, and praise Allah.

What is Eid Al Fitr?

The name of this Islamic festival translates to the Feast of the Breaking of the Fast, and it is a celebration that marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan†

Eid al-Fitr begins on the day after the end of Ramadan. It is known as the lesser Eid as the celebrations typically last for three days, which is one day less than the other Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha’or ‘great Eid’.

This Eid is seen as a spiritual celebration of Allah’s gift of strength and endurance, enabling Muslims to endure the fast of Ramadan.

It is a time for charity, known as Zakat al-Fitr, and people are expected to give to the poor – be it money, food or time.

Fasting is prohibited on the day of Eid, unlike the 30 days that come before it.

How do Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr?

Eid celebrations begin with prayers at sunrise, which usually take place in the mosque. However, closing restrictions can affect the number of people allowed in a place of worship.

After the prayers, Muslims celebrate in different ways, community members will tend to meet to share rich, sweet food and celebrate together.

Muslims are expected to decorate their finest clothes for the celebration, and many women also apply henna on their hands to mark the celebration.

This holiday is also an exciting time for Muslim children as older relatives or family friends are required to give them an Eidiyah or gift.

Often money is given, but often children also receive other gifts such as toys.

When does Ramadan end?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims, during which they fast for 29-30 days.

This is because Muslims believe that during this month the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad on a night called Laylat-ul-Qadr, or the Night of Decree.

This year, the fasting season is predicted to end on Sunday, May 1, but this could change depending on the sighting of the moon.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2022?

Eid al-Fitr is a three-day festival that started on Monday, May 2 and lasted until Wednesday, May 4.

In the Gregorian calendar, the dates of Islamic holidays change every year because: Islam has its own calendar, the Hijri calendar.

The Hijri calendar is a full lunar calendar that calculates the time it takes for the moon to go through each of its phases. The beginning of each Islamic month begins on the new crescent moon when observed by religious authorities.

There are 12 months in a lunar year, but only about 354 days, which is about 11 days less than a solar year. As such, the dates of Islamic holidays advance 10-11 days each year.

In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr always falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month.