About Eid al-Adha countdown
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. It is preceded by the Day of Arafah on the 9th and followed by the Days of Tashreeq, the 11th to the 13th. This page counts down to Eid in days, hours, minutes and seconds and updates every second. Below the timer are four cards: the start of the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Day of Arafah, Eid day and the Days of Tashreeq, each with the days remaining and the Gregorian date including the weekday. Today's Hijri date is shown at the top.
The dates are estimates. The tool works them out with the tabular (arithmetic) Hijri calendar, the same method Adwaty's Ramadan countdown uses. Official dates depend on the moon sighting announced in each country and can differ by a day or two. The countdown runs on Kuwait time (UTC+3), whatever time zone your device uses. During Eid and the Days of Tashreeq a greeting shows which day of Eid it is, and once they are over the countdown moves on to the next Hijri year's Eid. All of it is calculated in your browser.
Why use it
- Live countdown to Eid al-Adha in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
- Separate cards for the Day of Arafah, the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah and the Days of Tashreeq.
- Shows today's Hijri date and each occasion's Gregorian date with the weekday.
- Counts on Kuwait time even if your device is set to another time zone.
- Clearly labels the dates as estimates until the moon is sighted, and it is free with no sign-up.
How to use
Open the page
The countdown starts on its own; there is nothing to enter.
Read the timer
The four boxes show the time left until midnight at the start of Eid day in Kuwait time.
Check the cards
See when the ten days begin and when Arafah falls, so you can plan fasting, your sacrifice and any travel.
Follow the sighting
Once the Dhu al-Hijjah moon is announced in your country, go by the official date, which may differ from the estimate by a day or two.
Examples
Planning months ahead
On 30 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH) the page shows 199 days to the expected Eid on Monday, 17 May 2027, and 198 days to the Day of Arafah on Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Fasting on Arafah
If you plan to fast on the Day of Arafah, its card shows how many days are left; confirm the date once the start of Dhu al-Hijjah is announced.
Booking a sacrifice early
The card for 1 Dhu al-Hijjah shows when the month is expected to begin, a good time to contact charities or butchers.
On Eid day
On the morning of Eid the countdown boxes disappear and the page reads "Today is day 1 of Eid al-Adha"; the greeting stays until the last Day of Tashreeq.
| Hijri year | Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) | Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah) |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Sunday 16 May 2027 | Monday 17 May 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Thursday 4 May 2028 | Friday 5 May 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Monday 23 April 2029 | Tuesday 24 April 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Saturday 13 April 2030 | Sunday 14 April 2030 |
Tips
- Treat these dates as estimates and follow your country's official announcement after the moon sighting.
- The arithmetic estimate can be a day or two ahead of or behind the official date, so avoid locking in plans that cannot move.
- The timer ends at midnight Kuwait time, not at the time of the Eid prayer.
- For Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr use the Ramadan countdown, and for the White Days use the White Days counter on Adwaty.
- If your device clock is wrong, the countdown will be too, because it reads the time from your device.
The tool asks for no data; the Hijri date and the countdown are calculated in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Eid al-Adha?
The timer at the top answers that in days, hours, minutes and seconds. On 30 October 2026, for example, it shows 199 days to the expected Eid on 17 May 2027.
When is Eid al-Adha 1448?
By the estimate, Monday 17 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah on Sunday 16 May 2027. The official date is set after the Dhu al-Hijjah moon is sighted.
Why are the dates only estimates?
The tool uses the tabular Hijri calendar, a fixed arithmetic rule for month lengths. Countries rely on moon sighting or their own official calendars, so the real date can differ by a day or two.
Is this the same method as the Ramadan countdown?
Yes. It uses the same arithmetic method as Adwaty's Ramadan countdown, so dates are consistent between the two tools.
Which time zone does it use?
Kuwait time (UTC+3), whatever time zone your device is set to. The countdown ends at midnight in Kuwait.
What do the cards show?
Four cards: 1 Dhu al-Hijjah (start of the ten days), the Day of Arafah, Eid day, and the Days of Tashreeq from the 11th to the 13th, each with days left and the date.
What does the page show during Eid?
The countdown boxes are hidden and a greeting shows the day of Eid, from day 1 to day 4, the last Day of Tashreeq.
When does it start counting to next year?
Right after 13 Dhu al-Hijjah ends, it starts counting to Eid al-Adha in the next Hijri year.
What happens on the Day of Arafah?
A message says today is the Day of Arafah, and the timer keeps counting to midnight at the start of Eid.
Does it give the Eid prayer time?
No. It counts to the start of Eid day at midnight. Prayer times are announced by the authorities in each country.
Can I rely on it for fasting or Hajj?
Use it for planning only. For acts of worship, follow the official religious authority in your country.
Is it free?
Yes, it is free, needs no account, and works on phones and computers.
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