Simply, Eid al-Adha is considered the holier of the two religious holidays and so it is referred to as 'Big Eid' while Eid al Fitr can be known as 'Lesser Eid'.

Mar 30, 2025 · The festive Muslim holiday comes twice a year, though each Eid is different and has its own special history. If you're not familiar with Islam or with its customs and beliefs, …

Dec 28, 2025 · Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, and it commemorates the ransom with a ram of the biblical patriarch Abraham’s son Ishmael (rather than Isaac as in …

Jun 16, 2023 · Eid Al-Adha occurs at the end of this pilgrimage when Muslims climb Mount Arafat to ask forgiveness from God for their sins.

Mar 30, 2025 · The Arabic word “Eid” means festival or feast, and it marks two significant celebrations in the Muslim calendar. Muslims worldwide gather for these special occasions, …

Eid al-Fitr (Arabic: عُيْدُ الفِطْر) – Occurring on the 1st day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of a month’s worth of fasting and devotion during the holy month of …

May 23, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the profound act of faith shown by Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in …

Jun 6, 2025 · Eid, which means “festival” or “feast” in Arabic, is a celebratory occasion for more than one billion Muslims worldwide.

Apr 2, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, or the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to Allah. It takes place at the conclusion of Hajj, the annual …

Eid is a day of goodwill and respect, so wishing someone Eid Mubarak or Happy Eid will most likely at least earn you a smile, if not an invitation to a lavish Eid feast.