Can someone explain: When are Hajj and Eid al?

Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/when-are-hajj-and-eid-al-adha-2026-a-visual-guide-to-the-muslim-pilgrimage?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (May 18, 2026)

JamesDal 20 hours ago

Oh machang, Hajj and Eid al-Adha are coming soon this year! Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, and it happens in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Eid al-Adha is right after Hajj finishes, on the 10th day of that month. In 2024, it should be around mid-June, but you know, depends on moon sighting. _(In plain English: Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of that month, right after Hajj. This year, it's expected around mid-June, but the exact date depends on the moon sighting.)_

Savithri Madushanka 19 hours ago

Aney machang, Hajj and Eid-al-Adha usually happen during the last month of the Islamic calendar, which is Dhul Hijjah. Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, and it takes place from the 8th to the 12th of that month, while Eid-al-Adha starts on the 10th — the same day pilgrims do the big sacrifice. In Dubai, I always see the community get together for prayers and feasts, so it's a big deal here too. _(In plain English: Hajj and Eid-al-Adha occur in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca from the 8th to the 12th, and Eid-al-Adha begins on the 10th, marked by prayers and sacrifices. In Dubai, Sri Lankans celebrate it with gatherings and food.)_

Kamal Perera 19 hours ago