Eid-al-Adha is one of the most important festivals for Muslims across the world. Popularly known as Bakrid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid-ul-Bakr, or the Festival of Sacrifice, it holds deep religious and cultural significance.

Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major Islamic holiday that commemorates a profound act of faith.

Eid al-Fitr, which means “the Festival of Breaking the Fast,” according to Harvard University’s Pluralism Project, is one of two major holy days in Islam. The other is Eid al-Adha, which marks the end of the Hajj,

The end to 2026's Ramadan has been confirmed by Saudi Arabia. This comes as quiet relief to those who were wondering when to ask their boss for the day off for Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holiday that commemorates the end of Ramadan,

The two events are the biggest festivals of the Islamic calendar