Hajj is announced to be on Sunday, September 11 by Saudi Authorities.

Announcement of Hajj Date and Eid-al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is on Monday, September 12, 2016

September 3, 2016 (Saturday) is the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1437. The day of ‘Arafah – the main day of Hajj - is on Sunday, September 11, 2016 and the Eidul Adha 1437 is on September 12, 2016 (Monday).

Following its adopted current criteria for Eidul Adha, the Fiqh Council of North America follows the Hajj authorities' announcement of the day of ‘Arafah. Eidul Adha is on the day following the day of ‘Arafah. -->