Happy Eid al-Adha: postcards and pictures, congratulations in your own words for loved ones

In late spring, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday in Islamic culture, ending the pilgrimage to Mecca. (hajj). In 2026, believers will greet him after sunset on May 26. Izvestia collected greetings and postcards for Muslims in different languages.

About the Eid al-Adha holiday

Eid al-Adha, or Eid al-Adha (Arabic. The "feast of sacrifice"), is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah — 70 days after Eid al-Adha, marking the end of fasting in Ramadan.

Preparations for the celebration begin long before it begins. At the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah, believers who have the opportunity and means go on hajj to Mecca. Those who stay at home devote this time to prayer, spiritual purification and good deeds.

The celebration of Eid al-Adha begins at dawn. Muslims perform a full ablution, put on clean clothes and go to the mosque for a festive prayer. After morning prayer and homily (khutbah), believers take part in a ritual sacrifice — the slaughter of a ram, sheep, goat, cow or camel.

The meat of the sacrificial animal is divided into three equal parts: a third is distributed to the needy and poor, a third to relatives and neighbors, and the rest is left for the family. Festive dishes are prepared from it: according to tradition, the richer and more diverse the table, the happier the year will be.

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This is one of the main Muslim holidays, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim.

Happy Eid al-Adha 2026: congratulations in prose in your own words

Eid al-Adha is a time of showing mercy, caring for others and strengthening family ties. Meeting a believer after prayer, it is customary to say: "Eid Mubarak!" (Arabic. "A blessed holiday!"). Here are examples of sincere congratulations that can be addressed to loved ones.:

"Congratulations on the great holiday of Eid al-Adha! May God reward your whole family with heavenly and earthly blessings. I wish you good health, great love, peace and bright hopes!"

"I sincerely congratulate you on the long-awaited holiday! May kindness and love always live in your hearts, and may the family cup be filled only with happiness and well-being. Cherish the sprouts of faith in your soul, respect your elders, show mercy to the weak — and may your life be peaceful and joyful. Happy Eid al-Adha!"

"Congratulations to all Muslims on Eid al-Adha! I wish that on this great holiday your souls will be filled with joy and purity. May your prayers always reach the Almighty, and may your good deeds be justly rewarded!"

"Happy holidays! May there be light and warmth in your life, and happiness in your soul. Harmony in the house, fortitude and a long comfortable life with the blessing of Allah! Eid Mubarak!"

"I congratulate you and your loved ones on a great holiday! I wish you sincere smiles, loyal friends, mutual understanding and harmony. May Allah protect you from adversity and disappointment!"

Eid al-Adha 2026: pictures, postcards, wishes in different languages

Eid al—Adha is a truly international holiday. It is celebrated in all corners of the world. For those who want to congratulate Muslim friends from other countries, here is a selection of greetings in other languages.

In Tatar, they will look like this:

Korban baireme belan kotlyim! Tynychlyk, mahabbat, igelek ham baghet telim! ("Congratulations on Eid al-Adha! I wish you peace, love, kindness and happiness!")

Barygyzny da Korban bayram belan, bayram yakty, igelekle bulsyn! ("Happy Eid al-Adha to all! May the holiday be bright and kind!")

A believer from Turkey can be congratulated with the following words:

Bayramınız kutlu olsun! Size iyi saglık, refah ve esenlik diliyorum! ("Happy Eid al-Adha! I wish you good health, prosperity and well-being!)

Kurban Bayramınız için tebrikler! Tatil hayatınıza uyum ve refah getirsin!" ("Congratulations on Eid al-Adha! May the holiday bring harmony and prosperity to your life!")

You can send the following message to a person who speaks Arabic:

عيد الأضحى المبارك! أتمنى لك السلام والخير
("Happy Eid al-Adha! I wish you peace and kindness!")