Simply, Eid al-Adha is considered the holier of the two religious holidays and so it is referred to as 'Big Eid' while Eid al Fitr can be known as 'Lesser Eid'.

Jun 6, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the Islamic holiday.

Mar 30, 2025 · The festive Muslim holiday comes twice a year, though each Eid is different and has its own special history. If you're not familiar with Islam or with its customs and beliefs, here's a primer on...

Jun 26, 2025 · Muslim people celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid twice a year to commemorate 2 significant occasions. These 2 holidays have many names, but they are most commonly called Eid al …

4 days ago · Eid al-Adha is the second of two great Muslim festivals, and it commemorates the ransom with a ram of the biblical patriarch Abraham’s son Ishmael (rather than Isaac as in Jewish and …

Mar 30, 2025 · The Arabic word “Eid” means festival or feast, and it marks two significant celebrations in the Muslim calendar. Muslims worldwide gather for these special occasions, which blend spiritual …

Eid is a day of goodwill and respect, so wishing someone Eid Mubarak or Happy Eid will most likely at least earn you a smile, if not an invitation to a lavish Eid feast.

Jun 6, 2025 · Eid, which means “festival” or “feast” in Arabic, is a celebratory occasion for more than one billion Muslims worldwide.

May 23, 2025 · Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the profound act of faith shown by Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.

Apr 18, 2023 · When people talk about Eid, they are using the short name for one of two different Islamic festivals: Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. Though both celebrations can go by the shorter Eid, the …