Eid al-Adha: Tunisia celebrates the holiday, four countries await Thursday

Tunisia, along with numerous Muslim-majority nations, is marking the significant occasion of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The celebration involves traditional prayers and family gatherings, reflecting the religious and cultural importance of the Festival of Sacrifice.

As the faithful observe this sacred holiday, pilgrims are actively engaged in the rites of Hajj at Islam's holiest sites. This spiritual journey is a central pillar of Islam, drawing millions of Muslims from around the world to Mecca and surrounding areas.

However, the observance of Eid al-Adha will differ slightly in a few countries. India, Bangladesh, Brunei, and South Africa are scheduled to celebrate the festival on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This variation stems from the differing astronomical calculations and sightings of the new moon, which determine the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja.

The Tunisian Mufti, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, previously announced that Sunday, May 17, 2026, marked the final day of the month of Dhul Qi'da 1447 AH. Consequently, Wednesday, May 27, was designated as the first day of Eid al-Adha within Tunisia.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026 corresponded to the last day of the month of Dhul Qi’da 1447 of the Hegira, specifying that Wednesday, May 27 would be the first day of Eid al-Adha in Tunisia.