Expected dates
| Day | Hijri | Gregorian |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Dhu al-Hijjah | 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Friday 7 May 2027 |
| Day of Tarwiyah | 8 Dhu al-Hijjah | Friday 14 May 2027 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | Saturday 15 May 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Sunday 16 May 2027 |
| Days of Tashreeq | 11–13 Dhu al-Hijjah | Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 May 2027 |
These dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The start of Dhu al-Hijjah is confirmed by moon sighting and announced officially, so the dates can move by a day.
The first ten days
The first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah begin on about 7 May 2027. Many Muslims fast the Day of Arafah, and those planning a sacrifice (udhiyah) avoid cutting their hair and nails from the start of Dhu al-Hijjah until they sacrifice.
School holidays
Under the 1448 school calendar, the Eid al-Adha school holiday begins at the end of school on Thursday 6 May 2027. See the school calendar 1448.
See how long is left with the countdown, or browse Dhu al-Hijjah in the Hijri calendar.