Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha is the second of the two major Eid holidays celebrated by Muslims each year.
WASHINGTON — Millions of Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, marking one of the holiest days in the Islamic faith.
Known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” Eid al-Adha is the second of the two major Eid holidays celebrated by Muslims each year. The other, Eid al-Fitr, marked the end of Ramadan in March this year.
When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
This year, Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, May
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