🕋 Eid Al-Adha 2025:
Official Announcement & Prayer Coordination
The Universal Education Foundation (UEF) is pleased to announce that Eid al-Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025, in accordance with the Day of Arafah as observed in Makkah and the official moon sighting announcement from the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia.
This aligns with the guidance of the Fiqh Council of North America, which follows the Saudi declaration to ensure consistency with the actual performance of Hajj.
📅 Key Dates:
1st Dhul-Hijjah: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Day of Arafah: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Note: The Hujaj will be at Arafah on June 5th between Dhur and Maghrib (5:00 AM - 12:00PM EST / 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time)
Eid al-Adha: Friday, June 6, 2025
🔗 For more information:
🕌 Eid Prayer Coordination:
The Islamic Center of Fort Wayne (ICFW) will be organizing all Eid prayer logistics and arrangements. UEF will refer to ICFW’s official announcements regarding the time and location of the Eid prayer.
Eid Al-Adha 2025 Prayer Information:
(Organized by Masjid ICFW)
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES⚠️
Bring your own prayer rug (sejadah).
Make wudoo at home before arriving.
Coffee, donuts, and goodie bags will be available after prayer. Take only what you need and avoid waste.
Be considerate of others coming after you.
Parents: Watch your children and remind them to use good manners and not waste food or drinks.
Brothers’ coffee tables: outside the Plex building.
Sisters’ coffee tables: hallway near the Plex shop & concession store.
Please follow directions given by event staff to help everything run smoothly.
Let’s all do our part to keep the fields and food area clean. Please dispose of trash properly and kindly encourage the children to do the same.
Location & Driving Direction
🧭Address:
The Plex North
1807 E California Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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Dhul-Hijjah Rituals:
Hujjaj vs. Non-Hujjaj
| Date | Hujjaj (Pilgrims) | Non-Hujjaj |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 Dhul-Hijjah | Arrive in Makkah, perform Umrah (Tamattu’), prepare for Hajj, increase worship | Increase fasting, good deeds, dhikr, Qur’an, and avoid cutting hair/nails (if planning Qurbani) |
| 8 Dhul-Hijjah Yawm at-Tarwiyah |
Enter Ihram for Hajj, go to Mina, pray all 5 daily prayers shortened | Continue good deeds and dhikr |
| 9 Dhul-Hijjah Day of Arafah |
Stand in Arafah, make du'a, pray Dhuhr & Asr combined, go to Muzdalifah after sunset | Fast (strongly recommended), make du’a and dhikr |
| 10 Dhul-Hijjah Eid al-Adha / Yawm an-Nahr |
Stone Jamrat al-Aqabah, offer sacrifice, shave/trim hair, perform Tawaf al-Ifadah | Pray Eid Salah, offer Qurbani, celebrate with family, may cut hair/nails |
| 11–13 Dhul-Hijjah Ayyam at-Tashreeq |
Stone 3 Jamarat daily, stay in Mina (can leave after 12th, 13th preferred) | Continue takbeer after fard prayers, celebrate, finalize Qurbani if not done |
| Before Departure | Perform Tawaf al-Wada’ (Farewell Tawaf) | — |
Reference: https://www.haj.gov.sa/Haj
Important Hadiths
🕋 1. Virtue of the First Ten Days
“There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
The people asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?”
He replied:
“Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out with himself and his wealth and does not return with anything.”
— Abu Dawud, no. 2438 and graded saheeh by Al-Albāni
🌄 2. Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah
“Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.”
— Sahih Muslim, Book 13, Hadith 1162b
🔢 3. Encouragement of Dhikr During These Days
“There are no days greater in the sight of Allah and in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days,
so during this time recite a great deal of: Tahlil (La ilaha illallah), Takbir (Allahu Akbar), and Tahmid (Alhamdulillah).”
— Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 5446
🔥 4. Allah Frees More From Hellfire on the Day of ‘Arafah
“There is no day on which Allah frees more of His servants from the Hellfire than He does on the Day of ‘Arafah.
Indeed, He draws close and then boasts of them to the Angels and says: ‘What is it that they want?’”
— Sahih Muslim, no. 1348
In another narration:
“Bear witness, My Angels, that verily I have forgiven them!”
— Muslim, extended narration
🤲 5. The Best Supplication on the Day of ‘Arafah
“The best supplication is that of the Day of ‘Arafah. And the best that I and the Prophets before me have said is:
‘La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.’”
(Translation: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, He has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is able to do all things.)
— At-Tirmidhi; Hadith 3585, graded saheeh by Al-AlbāniNote: The Hujaj will be at Arafah on June 5th between Dhur and Maghrib (5:00 AM - 12:00PM EST / 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local Time)
🌙 Eid Al-Adha Sunnah 🌙
Follow the beautiful traditions of the Prophet (PBUH) on Eid Al-Adha.
1. Perform Ghusl (Ritual Bath)
"Ibn Umar used to perform Ghusl on the day of Fitr before going to the prayer."
— [Al-Muwatta’ 428]
2. Wear Your Best Clothes
Umar suggested the Prophet (PBUH) wear a nice cloak on Eid.
— [Bukhari 948]
3. Recite the Takbeer
Eid al-Adha has two types of Takbeer:
🔹 A. Unrestricted Takbeer (Takbeer al-Mutlaq)
When: From Fajr on the 1st of Dhul-Hijjah until sunset on the 13th
Where: At home, in the marketplace, walking, etc. — any time of day or night
Example:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd
🔹 B. Restricted Takbeer (Takbeer al-Muqayyad)
When: Begins after Fajr on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah) and ends after Asr on the 13th
Where: Recited immediately after each fard (obligatory) prayer
Applies to: Non-pilgrims only
4. Go Early to the Eid Prayer
"The Prophet would go out early on Eid to the prayer place."
— [Bukhari 956]
5. Return by a Different Route
"The Prophet would return from Eid by a route different from the one he took going."
— [Bukhari 986]
References:
How To Perform Eid Prayer
🕋 1st Rak'ah:
Make niyyah (intention) in your heart.
Say Takbeer al-Ihram ("Allahu Akbar") to start the prayer.
Say 6 to 7 additional Takbeerat (raising your hands each time).
Between each Takbeer, it's Sunnah to pause briefly and say:
SubhanAllah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by another Surah (e.g., Surah Al-A’la).
Complete the rak'ah as normal (ruku', sujood, etc.).
🕋 2nd Rak'ah:
After standing up, say 5 additional Takbeerat (before reciting Al-Fatihah).
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by another Surah (e.g., Surah Al-Ghashiyah).
Complete the rak'ah and end with Tashahhud and Tasleem.
🗣️ Khutbah (Sermon)
Delivered after the prayer.
It is Sunnah, not obligatory, but highly recommended to stay and listen.
📌 Note:
If you missed the Eid prayer, it is permissible to make it up on your own with the same format (two rak'ahs with extra takbeerat) AFTER the imam finishes the khutbah.
References: