Eid Al Adha: Six-day holiday at Saudi Exchange

The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) will observe Eid Al Adha holidays from Thursday, June 5, 2025, until Tuesday, June 10.

Trading will resume after the holiday on Wednesday, June 11.

Including the weekend, this translates to a six-day holiday for the stock market.

In UAE, Eid Al Adha is projected to begin on Friday, June 6 2025, based on astronomical calculations released by the Emirates Astronomy Society. The public holiday period is expected to start with Arafah Day on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday ( June 6 to 8).

Qatar has officially declared a five-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha, one of Islam’s most sacred celebrations, starting on the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, also known as Arafah Day.

Meanwhile, in Kuwait, Eid Al Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6, based on astronomical predictions from the Al Ojairi Scientific Center.

Eid Al Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, commemorates the Qur’anic account of Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Before the sacrifice could take place, God provided a ram to be sacrificed instead. This act of devotion and faith is remembered and honoured by Muslims around the world.

The festival coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and is observed with prayers, charitable giving, family gatherings, and the ritual sacrifice of livestock, such as sheep or goats. The meat is then shared among family, friends, and those in need.