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For the more than 3 million Muslims in the US, Eid al-Adha is one of the most important dates in the calendar. How do they celebrate?

Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?

Even though Eid al-Adha falls on Saturday, 7 June 2025, it is a working day.

Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States.

In some areas, such as New York, schools close on this day.

Festival of Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha (also spelled Eid ul-Adha) is a Muslim holiday that revolves around the concept of sacrifice.

The holiday's name is Arabic and translates as Festival or Feast of Sacrifice.

Introduced by the Prophet Muhammad during his lifetime, the observance is inspired by the story of the Prophet Ibrahim.

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According to the Quran, Ibrahim follows a command from Allah (God) to kill his son, Ismail. As Ibrahim prepares for the sacrifice, God replaces Ismail with a ram.

A similar story appears in the Holy Scriptures of Christianity and Judaism, though there are some differences.

Most importantly, God commands Abraham (Ibrahim) to kill his other son, Isaac, instead of Ishmael (Ismai

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