Eid Countdown

Choose an Eid for a live countdown to the next celebration.

Reviewed by the ToolNestr Editorial Team — July 2026

Disclaimer: For general guidance only. These tools use standard, widely accepted calculations and values, but rulings differ between scholars and schools of thought. Calculated Hijri dates, prayer/Sehri/Iftar times and Qibla direction are based on astronomical calculation and may differ from local moon-sighting or measurement. For Zakat, Khums, inheritance and other religious or financial obligations, please verify with a qualified scholar before acting.

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Counting down to the next day of celebration.

About the Eid countdown

The Muslim year has two festivals of Eid. Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, immediately after Ramadan, celebrating the completion of a month of fasting. Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, during the days of Hajj, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. This tool gives a live countdown to whichever Eid you select, refreshing every second.

It calculates the next occurrence of your chosen Eid using the Umm al-Qura calendar in your browser, automatically rolling forward to next year if this year’s date has already passed. The countdown runs locally with nothing stored or sent. Switch between the two Eids using the buttons to compare how far away each celebration is.

Because both Eids depend on the sighting of the new moon, the displayed date is a calculated estimate that can differ from the official local announcement by a day. Use the countdown to plan travel, gifts, meals and gatherings, and always confirm the final date with your local community.

The two Eids compared

Eid al-Fitr

The “festival of breaking the fast” on 1 Shawwal. It opens with the Eid prayer and is preceded by Zakat al-Fitr, a small charity given so the needy can also celebrate.

Eid al-Adha

The “festival of sacrifice” on 10 Dhul-Hijjah, during Hajj. Those able offer Qurbani, sharing the meat with family, neighbours and the poor.

Frequently asked questions

When is Eid this year?

The countdown shows the estimated date based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day depends on the sighting of the new moon, so it may shift by a day. Follow your local mosque’s announcement for confirmation.

Why is the date only an estimate?

Eid al-Fitr begins on the first of Shawwal and Eid al-Adha on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, both determined by moon-sighting. Calculated calendars give a close prediction that can differ from the local sighting by a day.

What is the difference between the two Eids?

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the completion of fasting. Eid al-Adha falls during the Hajj season and commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, marked by the sacrifice (Qurbani) of livestock.

What is the Takbir of Eid?

It is the proclamation “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illa Allah…”, recited from the eve and morning of Eid, and after prayers during the days of Eid al-Adha.

Sources & references

This tool uses standard formulas and reference values from:

• The Qur’an — e.g. Surah an-Nisa (4:11–12, 4:176) for the fixed inheritance shares (fara’id).
• Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim — hadith on inheritance, zakat and nisab thresholds.
• AAOIFI and recognized fiqh councils (e.g. Islamic Fiqh Academy) for contemporary rulings. aaoifi.com

Rulings differ between scholars and schools (madhahib), and calculated astronomical times/dates may differ from local sighting. Confirm with a qualified scholar before acting.