Umm al-Qura Calendar
Welcome to the Umm al-Qura Calendar countdown. Use this page to see exactly how many days are left and to check the Gregorian dates for upcoming Eids, all based on the official Saudi calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next Eid?
The next Eid listed on this calendar is Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, 20 March 2026. This countdown timer shows the exact time remaining until that day. In Islam, the new day begins at sunset, so celebrations will start on the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
What are the two dates for Eid in 2025?
Based on the fixed Umm al-Qura calendar, the two Eids in 2025 were Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, 30 March 2025, and Eid al-Adha on Friday, 6 June 2025.
What date is Big Eid?
“Big Eid” is a common name for Eid al-Adha (the “Feast of the Sacrifice”). According to this calendar, the next Eid al-Adha will be on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Is Eid two times a year?
Yes, Muslims celebrate two major Eids every year. The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan. The second is Eid al-Adha, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Which year will have 3 Eids?
Because the Islamic lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, the dates for Eid move earlier each year. This means a single Gregorian year can sometimes contain three Eids. This is projected to happen around **2030**, which will likely see two Eid al-Fitrs (one in January, one in December) and one Eid al-Adha (in March).
Is there a 2nd Eid in 2030?
Yes, the year 2030 is projected to have two celebrations for Eid al-Fitr. The first will be in early January 2030 (marking the end of Ramadan 2029), and the second will be in late December 2030 (marking the end of Ramadan 2030).
Which year has 2 Ramadans?
Similar to the “3 Eid” question, the year **2030** is projected to have two complete months of Ramadan. The first Ramadan will start in early January, and the second will start in late December of the same year.
What is Eid Mubarak ❤️?
“Eid Mubarak” (عيد مبارك) is a traditional Arabic greeting that means “Blessed Eid” or “Have a blessed celebration.” It’s a joyful phrase used by Muslims to congratulate each other on the holy days of Eid.
How is the date for Ramadan 2026?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Since Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026, Ramadan is projected to begin 29 or 30 days earlier, with the first day of fasting on approximately Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Is Eid 3 or 4 days?
Official celebrations are typically three days for Eid al-Fitr and four days for Eid al-Adha. However, public holidays and personal celebrations can often last longer depending on the country.
Is Eid June 6 or 7?
This question likely refers to 2025. According to the fixed Umm al-Qura calendar, Eid al-Adha was on Friday, 6 June 2025. Other countries that rely on local moonsighting may have celebrated on June 7. This calendar shows the fixed date for Saudi Arabia.
Which Eid is on 5 September?
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar data for the upcoming years (2024-2028), there are no Eid celebrations scheduled for September 5. Eid dates move earlier each year, so this date is not expected to align with an Eid in the near future.
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