Next: about 18 May to 4 Jun 2027
After Hajj and Eid al-Adha
The days after the pilgrimage and the Eid of the Sacrifice, when the Gulf and North Africa hold many weddings.
When is After Hajj and Eid al-Adha in 2027?
After Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2027 runs from 18 May to 4 June 2027. The date follows the moon or a local calendar, so it can move by a day. Other years: 2026, 29 May to 15 June 2026; 2028, 7 to 24 May 2028.
About After Hajj and Eid al-Adha
The pilgrimage fills the first half of Dhul-Hijjah and families who are not on Hajj are busy with the Eid of the Sacrifice, so weddings are fixed for the days after. In the Gulf, Egypt and Morocco the weeks after Eid al-Adha are a high season, and relatives who work abroad are home for the holiday. Not all communities agree: some avoid the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and in places the next month, Muharram, is avoided too. The Islamic date can differ by a day by sighting.
After Hajj and Eid al-Adha dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | After Hajj and Eid al-Adha date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 May to 15 June 2026 |
| 2027 | 18 May to 4 June 2027 |
| 2028 | 7 to 24 May 2028 |
This date follows the moon or a local calendar and can move by a day, so check with a local source nearer the time.
What is served
- lamb
- rice with meat
- dates
Also part of it, and being written: Eid al-Adha (The festival that begins the season.), Hajj (The pilgrimage that fills the early month.), Nikah (The contract signed at the wedding.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Eid al-Adha" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.