Eid Al Adha

Eid al-Adha Feast of the Sacrifice 2024 in Philippines

Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday for Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham in Christianity and Judaism) to sacrifice his son Ismail to Allah. Muslims celebrate this event by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep, goat, or cow. The meat is then distributed to family, friends, and the needy.

June 17, 2024 Declared a Regular Holiday for Eid al-Adha

In the Philippines, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on June 17, 2024. The Philippine government has declared this day a regular holiday for all Filipino Muslims. This will allow Muslims to celebrate the holiday with their families and loved ones.