Simply, Eid al-Adha is considered the holier of the two religious holidays and so it is referred to as 'Big Eid' while Eid al Fitr can be known as 'Lesser Eid'.

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, …

Jun 16, 2023 · When celebrating Eid, Muslims greet one another with the phrase “Eid Mubarak.” This means “blessed celebration,” or in other words, “happy holiday!”

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 …

Oct 22, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, the second of two great festivals in Islam, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near …

May 23, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the profound act of faith shown by Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in …

Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: عُيْدُ الفِطْر) – Occurring on the 1st day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of a month’s worth of fasting and devotion during the holy month of …

Eid is a joyous occasion or festival, and in Islam, there are two. Each Eid celebration marks a very important event in history and commemorating these events is honoured by Muslims around …

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.

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.