Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on Sunday,16 May 2027 in Australia, corresponding with 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon and will be confirmed closer to the time.
Ever feel like Eid arrives a little earlier each year? It does.
The Islamic or Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle, unlike the Gregorian calendar used in Australia, which uses the solar year. An Islamic year is around 10 to 11 days shorter, causing important Islamic dates to move earlier through the Gregorian calendar each year.
The beginning of each Islamic month is also determined according to the lunar calendar. That’s why predicted Eid dates are useful for planning ahead, but the exact date is confirmed closer to the time.
Eid al-Adha means the “festival of Sacrifice” and is one of the two major Eid’s celebrated by Muslims each year.
It remembers the remarkable devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice what he loved the most in obedience to Allah (SWT). Before the sacrifice took place, Allah provided a ram in place of his son.
His story has carried across generations as a reminder of what it means to trust Allah Wholeheartedly.
Today Muslims honor his legacy and continue this tradition through Qurban, sharing its blessings with those most in need.
Qurban is the sacrifice offered by Muslims during Eid al-Adha in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion and obedience to Allah.
An eligible animal is sacrificed according to Islamic Guidelines and the meat shared with others, including families experiencing poverty and hardship.
For many of us, Eid is tied to the table. Family gathered around, food being passed from person to person and that one relative insisted you haven’t eaten enough yet.
Qurban gives us an opportunity to make that table a little bigger.
It allows the blessings of Eid to be shared with families who may rarely have access to nutritious meat, turning an individual act of worship into something that can bring nourishment and joy to others.
You don’t have to wait until Eid morning to arrange your Qurban.
Qurban can be organized before Eid al-Adha, giving us time to prepare and ensure the sacrifice can be carried out within the correct Islamic timeframe.
The sacrifice itself takes place after Eid prayer on 10 Dhul Hijjah and during the prescribed days of sacrifice that follow.
Arranging your Qurban early can also help with planning, sourcing and distribution so that Qurban meat reaches families during the days of Eid.
Qurban is an important act of worship for Muslims who meet the relevant financial requirements. It is generally expected of adult Muslims who have reached puberty, are sound of mind and have sufficient wealth beyond their essential needs.
Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice isn’t simply about what we give up. It’s about what our giving can make possible for someone else.
A meal shared.
A family gathered together.
A child is getting to experience the excitement of Eid.
Through your Qurban with Penny Appeal Australia, sacrifice can help provide a nutritious meat to families experiencing poverty, displacement and hardship, sharing the blessings of Eid with people around the world.
One sacrifice. One act of worship. A blessing shared.
Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on Sunday,16 May 2027 in Australia, corresponding with 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon and will be confirmed closer to the time.
Ever feel like Eid arrives a little earlier each year? It does.
The Islamic or Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle, unlike the Gregorian calendar used in Australia, which uses the solar year. An Islamic year is around 10 to 11 days shorter, causing important Islamic dates to move earlier through the Gregorian calendar each year.
The beginning of each Islamic month is also determined according to the lunar calendar. That’s why predicted Eid dates are useful for planning ahead, but the exact date is confirmed closer to the time.
Eid al-Adha means the “festival of Sacrifice” and is one of the two major Eid’s celebrated by Muslims each year.
It remembers the remarkable devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice what he loved the most in obedience to Allah (SWT). Before the sacrifice took place, Allah provided a ram in place of his son.
His story has carried across generations as a reminder of what it means to trust Allah Wholeheartedly.
Today Muslims honor his legacy and continue this tradition through Qurban, sharing its blessings with those most in need.
Qurban is the sacrifice offered by Muslims during Eid al-Adha in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion and obedience to Allah.
An eligible animal is sacrificed according to Islamic Guidelines and the meat shared with others, including families experiencing poverty and hardship.
For many of us, Eid is tied to the table. Family gathered around, food being passed from person to person and that one relative insisted you haven’t eaten enough yet.
Qurban gives us an opportunity to make that table a little bigger.
It allows the blessings of Eid to be shared with families who may rarely have access to nutritious meat, turning an individual act of worship into something that can bring nourishment and joy to others.
You don’t have to wait until Eid morning to arrange your Qurban.
Qurban can be organized before Eid al-Adha, giving us time to prepare and ensure the sacrifice can be carried out within the correct Islamic timeframe.
The sacrifice itself takes place after Eid prayer on 10 Dhul Hijjah and during the prescribed days of sacrifice that follow.
Arranging your Qurban early can also help with planning, sourcing and distribution so that Qurban meat reaches families during the days of Eid.
Qurban is an important act of worship for Muslims who meet the relevant financial requirements. It is generally expected of adult Muslims who have reached puberty, are sound of mind and have sufficient wealth beyond their essential needs.
Eid al-Adha reminds us that sacrifice isn’t simply about what we give up. It’s about what our giving can make possible for someone else.
A meal shared.
A family gathered together.
A child is getting to experience the excitement of Eid.
Through your Qurban with Penny Appeal Australia, sacrifice can help provide a nutritious meat to families experiencing poverty, displacement and hardship, sharing the blessings of Eid with people around the world.
One sacrifice. One act of worship. A blessing shared.
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