Tunisia and Turkey have become the first countries to announce Eid al-Adha dates for the current Islamic year of 1447 AH. According to official declarations from both nations, the sacred festival of sacrifice will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Tunisia formally issued its administrative decree on Saturday, followed closely by a synchronized verification from Turkish state authorities.
The timeline was finalized ahead of regional moon-sighting efforts.
Both governments confirmed that the holy month of Dhul Hijjah will officially commence on Monday, May 18. Turkey bypassed traditional physical moon-sighting protocols entirely, establishing the date solely through precise astronomical and mathematical calculations. Following the standard Islamic calendar, the initial day of Eid al-Adha always falls on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, structurally aligning with the May 27 projection. This early confirmation provides practical clarity for millions of residents planning local holiday arrangements across the Muslim diaspora.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern states are scheduled to look for the crescent moon on Sunday evening. Religious courts in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates called on the public to monitor the horizons on the 29th of Dhul Qadah. If the crescent is successfully spotted tonight, the region will celebrate concurrently with Turkey; otherwise, the public holiday will move to May 28. The highly anticipated lunar month dictates the unified schedule for the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the sacred Day of Arafat.
