Eid Al Adha expected to begin on 27 May 2026 as per Qatar Calendar House

Eid Al Adha 2026

Qatar Calendar House said astrophysicists' predictions expect the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH on Monday (May 18) through astronomical calculations, while Eid Al Adha is estimated to start on Wednesday (May 27).

Dhu Al-Hijjah is the 12th and last month of Islamic lunar calendar, which is one of the most sacred times in Islam. It is the month in which Muslims travel to perform the Hajj pilgrimage every year, and. Eid Al-Adha — "Festival of Sacrifice" takes place for Muslims all over the world to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

On Tuesday, Dr Faisal Al Ansari, Executive Director of Qatar Calendar House, said the organization's specialists carried out exact astronomical calculations to set these dates.
The crescent moon which signifies the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah would be born at 11:02pm Doha time (8:02pm GMT) late on Saturday, Dr Al Ansari stated.

In the context of sighting the crescent in Qatar and across the Arab and Islamic countries, the moon will not even had been born at sunset "so it is impossible."

The announcement provides an early astronomical indication of the timing of Eid Al-Adha, although official confirmation of the start of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid dates is typically made by religious authorities following the moon-sighting process.

According to the announcement, it is one of the first astronomical estimates that suggest the time for Eid Al-Adha, although official start dates for Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid are usually confirmed by religious authorities after a moon-sighting process.

Breaking news qatar: Residents in Qatar can begin preparing for Eid al-Adha celebrations as astronomical calculations point to the festival starting on 27 May 2026.