Islam has exactly two annual festivals — Eid al-Fiṭr and Eid al-Adḥā. Both are days of gratitude, worship, family, and generosity, gifted to the Muslims by Allah.
When the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madinah, he found the people celebrating two days. He said: "Allah has given you two days better than them: the day of al-Adḥā and the day of al-Fiṭr." (Sunan Abī Dāwūd)
Celebrated on the 1st of Shawwāl, the day after Ramadan ends, Eid al-Fiṭr is a reward and a thank-you to Allah for the strength to complete the month of fasting.
Celebrated on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, during the days of Hajj, Eid al-Adḥā commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrāhīm عليه السلام to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah — whom Allah ransomed with a ram.
Those who are able offer a qurbānī (an animal such as a sheep, goat, cow, or camel). The meat is traditionally divided in three: one part for your family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor — so the whole community shares in the joy.
It is Sunnah not to eat until after the Eid prayer on this day, then to eat from your sacrifice.
Both Eids begin with a special congregational prayer, performed in the morning after sunrise. It consists of two rakʿahs with extra takbīrs (saying "Allāhu Akbar"), followed by a khuṭbah (sermon).
It is a beautiful gathering of the entire community — men, women, and children — often in a large hall or outdoors. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Join the whole community for Eid prayer and festivities at the masjid. Eid dates depend on the moon sighting — watch for our announcements.