A date for Eid ul Adha in the UK has been declared with the festival set to take place next week.
Eid ul-Adha, which means the 'Festival of Sacrifice' is one of the most important celebrations in the Muslim calendar.
The story of Eid ul-Adha recounts when Ibrahim had a dream where Allah ordered him to sacrifice his son Isma'il. The devil attempted to dissuade Ibrahim, suggesting he should spare his son.
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However, when Ibrahim was about to kill Isma'il, Allah stopped him and gave him a lamb to sacrifice instead. Muslim communities mark Eid ul-Adha with the ritual sacrifice of livestock along with prayers and giving gifts.
In 2023, Eid ul-Adha will begin in some countries on Wednesday, June 28 while others start on Thursday, June 29.
According to BirminghamLive, here are all the Eid dates we know so far.
Saudi Arabia Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 19
- Eid ul Adha - June 28
Morocco Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
UK Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
But note that some mosques in the UK follow the Saudi declarations.
Indonesia Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
Philippines Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
Brunei Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
Egypt Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 19
- Eid ul Adha - June 28
Lebanon Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 19
- Eid ul Adha - June 28
Australia Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
New Zealand Eid ul Adha 2023 date
- Dhul Hijjah - started June 20
- Eid ul Adha - June 29
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