Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau Eid al-Adha 1445 - 2024 Announcement

Thursday, 29 Dhul Qa’dah 1445 / 6 June 2024

All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم, his family, the faithful companions and all those who follow them.

With a view to focusing on the higher objectives of the Shari’āh and fostering unity in the local community, the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau (the Council) has resolved to align observation of Eid al-Adha following the day of ‘Arafah. Accordingly, the Council has accepted the first of Dhul Hijjah to be Friday, June 07, 2024 as announced officially for the Hajj. Therefore, In Sha’ā Allah, Eid al Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The Council of Imams encourages community members to benefit from the best ten days of the year and observe fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah which will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024, In Sha’ā Allah.

Ibn Abbas عنه هللا ريض reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah) …” (al-Bukhari).

On behalf of the Muslim community of Ottawa-Gatineau, the Council extends its best wishes to all Canadians and Muslims on these auspicious days of Hajj and Eid al-Adha. Once again, the community is hereby reminded to make special dua and supplication for all those innocent human beings subjected to undesired war and aggression. The Council urges everyone to be generous and to look out for those in need locally and around the world while continuing to support local food banks and established charities. It is indeed virtuous and highly recommended to share the sacrifice meat with friends and neighbours.

Let us remember our blessings and celebrate Eid in the spirit of inclusion, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Authorized and signed virtually by:

Affiliated members of The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau (CIOG) representing UMOG