Senegal's National Commission for the Observation of the Crescent Moon has announced that Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The decision was made during a meeting held on May 18, 2026, based on astronomical calculations and the expected visibility of the crescent moon.
The commission stated that the date is provisional and subject to the actual sighting of the moon on the evening of May 27. If the moon is not sighted, the celebration will shift to May 29. The announcement follows the Islamic calendar, which determines the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Tabaski is one of the most important religious holidays in Senegal, marked by prayers, family gatherings, and the ritual sacrifice of a sheep. The government has urged citizens to prepare in advance and respect public health guidelines during the festivities.
