This year, Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha or Kurban Bayram) will be celebrated in Tajikistan on May 27. In connection with this, the day has been declared a public holiday and day off in the country. This was announced by the spokesperson of the Committee for Religious Affairs, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Rituals under the […]
This year, Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha or Kurban Bayram) will be celebrated in Tajikistan on May 27. In connection with this, the day has been declared a public holiday and day off in the country.
This was announced by the spokesperson of the Committee for Religious Affairs, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Rituals under the Government of Tajikistan, Afshin Mukim.
According to him, on the morning of May 20, the Council of Ulema of the Islamic Center of Tajikistan, based on the conclusion of the Astrophysics Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan regarding the appearance of the new moon in Tajikistan, determined that Eid al-Adha will fall on Saturday, May 27, 2026.
The spokesperson of the Committee for Religious Affairs noted that the festive prayer in all central mosques of the country will be held at 6:00 AM.
Earlier, the Mufti of Tajikistan and the Chairman of the Council of Ulema of the country, Saidmukarram Abdukadirzoda, also stated that according to preliminary calculations, the sacred holiday of Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on May 27.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Tajikistan announced that in honor of the holiday of Eid al-Adha, May 27 has been declared a public holiday and day off. May 28 will be a working day.
Eid al-Adha is one of the two most important holidays for Muslims. Every year, Muslims celebrate this sacred holiday on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah according to the lunar calendar.
On the morning of this day, Muslims perform the festive prayer in the central mosque. Also, believers who have the financial means, in accordance with Sharia norms, perform a sacrifice. The meat from the sacrifice is distributed to family members, relatives, and those in need.
In Tajikistan, it is also customary to visit relatives, remember the deceased, and recite prayers after the festive prayer. Additionally, it is a tradition for residents to help needy families, orphans, and low-income residents.