Eid al-Adha Announcement – Day of Arafah, Eid Prayer, and Community Gathering
Dear brothers and sisters,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
All praise is due to Allah SWT, Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad SWS, his family, his Companions, and all who follow his guidance until the Day of Judgment.
The Saudi Supreme Court has officially confirmed the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon. Accordingly, and consistent with the Muslim Association of Hawaii’s established Eid al-Adha policy previously shared with the community:
• Monday, May 18, 2026 corresponds to 1 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 will be the Day of Arafah
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026 will be Eid al-Adha, inshaAllah
As outlined in our policy, MAH follows the official Hajj calendar for Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha, recognizing the direct connection between Eid al-Adha and the rites of Hajj in Makkah.
The Prophet SWS said:
“Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.”
(Sahih Muslim)
We encourage the community to take advantage of these blessed days, especially the Day of Arafah, through fasting, dua, dhikr, repentance, recitation of the Quran, and acts of worship.
For the past several months, MAH volunteers have been actively working to secure a larger venue for Eid prayer and community activities. After extensive outreach and communication with multiple venues, final confirmations of venue unavailability were only received in recent days.
Accordingly, Eid prayer will inshaAllah be held at the masjid this year, as has been done successfully in previous years.
Eid Prayer Information
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1935 Aleo Place, Manoa (Masjid)
Takbeerat begin: 9:30 AM
Prayer begins: 10:00 AM
Light refreshments will be served following the prayer, inshaAllah.
We kindly ask everyone to arrive early, carpool, park respectfully, and be considerate of our neighbors and surrounding community.
InshaAllah, our community Eid celebration and activities will take place the following Saturday at the Kaimuki High School cafeteria, a venue familiar to many in our community and one that has served our gatherings well in previous years.
Community Eid Celebration
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Kaimuki High School Cafeteria
Program begins at 11:00 AM and will continue until after Asr prayer, inshaAllah. There will be activities for both children and adults, and lunch will be served after Dhuhr prayer.
Another email will follow this announcement with additional details for each day, including overflow parking information and shuttle arrangements for Wednesday’s Eid prayer, and the schedule and logistics for Saturday’s community gathering, inshaAllah.
We are also seeking volunteers for both the Eid prayer and the Saturday community celebration. These gatherings are only possible through the efforts and dedication of community volunteers. Opportunities include setup, parking coordinatio %n, food service, children’s activities, cleanup, welcoming guests, and general event support.
The Prophet SWS said:
“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.”
(Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat)
If you are able to volunteer in any capacity, please sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cx0vV3q1tuIXniAY63NFiO9_aaLHT2yWYBxKqfWY9VA/edit?ts=6a0dff6a
We ask Allah SWT to accept the Hajj of the pilgrims, accept our fasting, prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds, and to bless our community with unity, mercy, and steadfastness.
“Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself.”
(Surat Aal Imran 3:8)
Eid Mubarak to you and your families.
Jazakum Allah Kheir,
Muslim Association of Hawaii