Lebanon's Dar Al Fatwa Sets Eid Al Adha Dates for 2026

Dar Al Fatwa has officially announced the dates for the upcoming Eid Al Adha celebration in Lebanon. According to the religious authority's statement, the Day of Arafah—the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic year 1447—will occur on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The first day of Eid Al Adha will follow on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, marking the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah.

In its announcement, Dar Al Fatwa extended warm wishes to those undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage, expressing hope that they would experience "an accepted Hajj, a rewarded effort, and a forgiven sin." The institution also sent broader felicitations to Muslims across the country and beyond on the occasion of the blessed holiday.

The statement included a special prayer for Lebanon, asking that God grant the nation "goodness, security, peace and stability" as the festival approaches.