In 2031, Eid al-Adha (Arafa) will be celebrated on April 3, 2031 (Thursday), which corresponds to Magabit 25, 2023 E.C. in the Ethiopian calendar.
Locally known across Ethiopia as Arafa, Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. Falling on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, it concludes the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. In Ethiopia, the holiday is celebrated with deep communal devotion, with the sacrificial livestock meat divided equally among family, friends, and the less fortunate.
Eid al-Adha (Arafa) in 2031 takes place on April 3, 2031 (Thursday). On the Ethiopian calendar, this date is Magabit 25, 2023 E.C. (መጋቢት ፳፭ ቀን ፳፻፳፫ ዓ.ም.).
Yes. It is an official federal public holiday throughout Ethiopia. All federal and regional ministries, commercial banks, universities, schools, and major financial institutions remain closed.
The most common greeting is "መልካም የአረፋ በዓል! ዒድ ሙባረክ!" (Melkam Ye'Arafa Ba'al! Eid Mubarak!), which means "Happy Arafa / Eid al-Adha Mubarak!". The traditional response is "እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን! ኩሉ ዓም ወአንቱም ቢኸይር!" (May we celebrate together in goodness and peace!).
Celebrations traditionally feature Freshly prepared roasted lamb (Tibs), Siga Wat stew, and grilled meats, Injera, freshly baked bread, sweet pastries, and spiced tea, served with fresh Injera flatbread and traditional hospitality.
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