Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau Eid al-Adha 1447 - 2026 Announcement

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Eid al-Adha (1447 - 2026) Announcement

Sunday, 29 Dhul Qa’dah 1446 / 17 May 2026

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

With a view to focusing on the higher objectives of the Shari’ah and fostering unity in the local community, the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau (the Council) previously resolved to align the observation of Eid al-Adha with the day of ‘Arafah.

Accordingly, the Council has accepted the first of Dhul Hijjah as Monday, May 18, 2026, as officially announced for the Hajj.

Therefore, In Sha’ā Allah, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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 Tuesday, May 26, 2026, In Sha’ā Allah.

Ibn Abbas (RA) 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 sacrificial meat with friends and neighbours.