Kurman Ait, also known as Eid al-Adha, or festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. It honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Kurman Ait falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar and lasts for three days. However, in the Islamic calendar, a new day starts at dawn, so the festival crosses 4 days in the Gregorian calendar. The celebrations vary in different countries, but they can last anywhere from two to four days.
Kurman Ait is one of the core Islamic holidays of the Islamic faith. As known as the Festival of Sacrifice, it is a time to show deep appreciation and personal sacrifice. Many Muslims donate to charities and help those in need during the holiday, a great opportunity to show graciousness and connection to God.
Some Muslims go to the holy land Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj when Kurman Ait starts, and many others who cannot make the trip to Mecca celebrate where they live by going to the mosques for special prayers and by enjoying the meals and celebrations with families and friends.
Kurman Ait is called Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia.
The following is the list of Kurman Ait from 2020 to 2030.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Kurman Ait | Jul 31, 2020 | Friday |
| Kurman Ait | Jul 20, 2021 | Monday |
| Kurman Ait | Jul 10, 2022 | Friday |
| Kurman Ait | Jun 29, 2023 | Monday |
| Kurman Ait | Jun 17, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Kurman Ait | Jun 07, 2025 | Sunday |
| Kurman Ait | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Kurman Ait | May 17, 2027 | Sunday |
| Kurman Ait | May 05, 2028 | Tuesday |
| Kurman Ait | Apr 24, 2029 | Friday |
| Kurman Ait | Apr 14, 2030 | Tuesday |
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