Eid Al-Adha South Africa 2026

Eid Al-Adha South Africa 2026 is set to take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in South Africa, giving South Africans a chance to enjoy a key religious observance.

Eid Ul-Adha, meaning the "Festival of Sacrifice," is the second of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide, including the Muslim community in South Africa. It is expected to fall around the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to Saturday, May 30, 2026, although the exact date can vary based on lunar sightings and local declarations. This deeply significant holiday commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Isma'il (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God, before God mercifully intervened and provided a ram for the sacrifice. Eid al-Adha is a time for profound devotion, family gatherings, and acts of charity. Muslim communities in South Africa typically begin the day with communal prayers at mosques or open-air prayer grounds. This is often followed by the ritual sacrifice of an animal (often a lamb or goat), with the meat traditionally divided into three parts: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. It is a time that reinforces themes of sacrifice, compassion, generosity, and community solidarity, fostering a spirit of togetherness and gratitude among believers.