Eid al-Adha 1448 AH Date — Live Countdown
Track the time remaining until the first day of Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah) and the Day of Arafat (9 Dhul-Hijjah) based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official date depends on the confirmed sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent.
The Day of Arafat and Eid al-Adha in the Islamic Calendar
The Day of Arafat falls on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the greatest day of the Hajj pilgrimage and one of the most virtuous days of the year for Muslims. It is immediately followed by Eid al-Adha on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, the second major Islamic celebration.
The countdown tracks the expected astronomical date of the Day of Arafat, Eid al-Adha, and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah based on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
How Is the Eid Date Determined?
The date of Eid al-Adha is tied to the confirmed sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon. The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia officially announces the start of the month, from which the Day of Arafat (the 9th) and Eid al-Adha (the 10th) are determined. Therefore, the date shown in the countdown may differ from the official date by one day.
To track other occasions: Ramadan countdown | Eid al-Fitr countdown
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Day of Arafat this year?
The Day of Arafat is the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah. The estimated astronomical date is shown in the countdown above, and the official date is announced after the confirmed sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent.
Is the date shown in the countdown final?
No. The date is based on Umm al-Qura astronomical calculations. The official date depends on the confirmed crescent sighting announced by the Supreme Court.
What is the connection between the Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting and the Eid date?
Once the Dhul-Hijjah crescent is confirmed, the first of the month is established, from which the Day of Arafat (the 9th) and Eid al-Adha (the 10th) are determined. Any delay in confirming the crescent pushes the Eid back by one day.