Eid al-Adha 2027: Date, Day of Arafah & Dhul Hijjah Guide
When Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected in the UAE and worldwide, what happens on each day of Dhul Hijjah, and what to do in the best ten days of the year.
โ days to go ยท Day of Arafah: Saturday, 15 May 2027
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The date is confirmed by moon sighting and can shift by one day.
Dhul Hijjah 2027 day by day
| Date | Hijri | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 7 May 2027 | 1 Dhul Hijjah | The best ten days of the year begin. If you plan to sacrifice, stop cutting hair and nails. |
| Friday, 14 May 2027 | 8 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Tarwiyah: pilgrims head to Mina. |
| Saturday, 15 May 2027 | 9 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Arafah: fast if you are not on Hajj. Takbeer begins at Fajr. |
| Sunday, 16 May 2027 | 10 Dhul Hijjah | Eid al-Adha: Eid prayer after sunrise, then the sacrifice. |
| Monday, 17 May 2027 | 11 Dhul Hijjah | First day of Tashreeq. Sacrifice is still allowed. |
| Tuesday, 18 May 2027 | 12 Dhul Hijjah | Second day of Tashreeq. |
| Wednesday, 19 May 2027 | 13 Dhul Hijjah | Last day of Tashreeq: takbeer ends after Asr; last day for the sacrifice. |
What to do in the first ten days
- Do more good deeds. The Prophet ๏ทบ said no good deeds are better than those done in these days (Sahih al-Bukhari 969).
- Fast the Day of Arafah, Sat 15 May, if you are not on Hajj (Sahih Muslim 1162).
- Planning a sacrifice? Do not cut your hair or nails from 1 Dhul Hijjah (Fri 7 May) until you have sacrificed (Sahih Muslim 1977).
- Say the takbeer and remember Allah often: โAnd remember Allah during the appointed daysโ (Quran 2:203). See the Eid takbeer wording.
Eid al-Adha morning
Eid prayer is held shortly after sunrise, and the sacrifice comes after it. The days of Tashreeq that follow are โdays of eating, drinking and remembering Allahโ (Sahih Muslim 1141). Official Eid prayer times for each emirate are announced a few days before Eid.
| City | Sunrise, Sun 16 May |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 5:31 AM |
| Abu Dhabi | 5:35 AM |
| Sharjah | 5:31 AM |
| Ajman | 5:31 AM |
| Umm Al Quwain | 5:31 AM |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 5:27 AM |
| Fujairah | 5:25 AM |
| Al Ain | 5:31 AM |
| Ruwais | 5:43 AM |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448) is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027. The date is confirmed when the Dhul Hijjah moon is sighted, so it can move by one day.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in the UAE?
In the UAE, Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah on Saturday, 15 May 2027. The UAE moon-sighting committee confirms the start of Dhul Hijjah about ten days before.
When is the Day of Arafah 2027?
The Day of Arafah 2027 is expected on Saturday, 15 May 2027. Fasting it, for those not on Hajj, wipes out the sins of the year before and the year after (Sahih Muslim 1162).
How long is the Eid al-Adha holiday in the UAE?
The UAE Government announces the official holiday each year. It usually covers the Day of Arafah and the first days of Eid. Check official announcements closer to the date.
When can the Eid al-Adha sacrifice be done?
After the Eid prayer on 10 Dhul Hijjah, until sunset on 13 Dhul Hijjah, the last day of Tashreeq. A sacrifice made before the Eid prayer does not count as the Eid sacrifice (Sahih al-Bukhari 5545).