The Arabic word عيد (ʿīd) means 'festival', 'celebration', 'feast day', or 'holiday'. The word عيد is a triliteral root (ʕ-y-d), with associated root meanings of "to go b

Mar 30, 2025 · The festive Muslim holiday comes twice a year, though each Eid is different and has its own special history. If you're not familiar with Islam or with its customs and beliefs, …

May 30, 2025 · Saudi Arabia just confirmed the date for Eid al-Adha. Here's when it is, what it celebrates, and what the world's 2 billion Muslims will do that day.

1 day ago · Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, and it commemorates the ransom with a ram of the biblical patriarch Abraham’s son Ishmael (rather than Isaac as in …

Jun 16, 2023 · Eid Al-Adha occurs at the end of this pilgrimage when Muslims climb Mount Arafat to ask forgiveness from God for their sins.

Jun 6, 2025 · Eid, which means “festival” or “feast” in Arabic, is a celebratory occasion for more than one billion Muslims worldwide.

What is Eid? This guide explains Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, their significance, history, and how Muslims worldwide celebrate these joyful Islamic occasions.

Eid is a day of goodwill and respect, so wishing someone Eid Mubarak or Happy Eid will most likely at least earn you a smile, if not an invitation to a lavish Eid feast.

Apr 18, 2023 · When people talk about Eid, they are using the short name for one of two different Islamic festivals: Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. Though both celebrations can go by the shorter …

On the day of Eid, Muslims follow their ancient cultural traditions where they visit Mosques for a special morning prayer. After their prayer ends, they gather and embrace each other, and …