Is Eid-al Adha a federal holiday in the US? What you need to know
Eid al-Adha, the 'Festival of Sacrifice,' commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion. Celebrated on June 6 in Saudi Arabia and June 7 in India for 2025, it honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. The holiday involves Eid prayers, Qurbani (sacrifice), charity, and festive gatherings. But Eid-al Adha is not a federal holiday in the US.