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Suriname

Eid al-Adha 2027 and 2028 in Suriname

Idul Adha is an annual holiday in Suriname. The date of this holiday moves each year on the Gregorian calendar, since the date is determined by the lunar-based Islamic calendar.

In 2027, Eid al-Adha falls on Monday 17 May. The holiday will be on Friday 5 May in 2028.

YearDateDayHoliday
202717 MayMonEid al-Adha
20285 MayFriEid al-Adha
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

At 14 percent Muslim, Suriname has a higher percentage of Muslims than any other country in the Western Hemisphere. Most of these are of Indonesian or Indian descent, their ancestors having brought their Muslim faith with them when they immigrated to Suriname.

For Idul Adha, Muslims in Suriname will go to early morning mosque services and public prayer sessions. They will also sacrifice a cow, goat, sheep, or other animal to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice Ishmael and the ram that Allah provided in place of Ishmael for a sacrifice.

The rest of the day is spent at festive get-togethers with family and friends at home and visiting friends and relatives door-to-door.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202627 MayWedEid al-Adha
20256 JunFriEid al-Adha