Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic festivals and falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj pilgrimage. Celebrations usually last several days, and the exact date depends on the lunar calendar.

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Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is expected to begin this week. It is one of the most important festivals in Islam, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage, and celebrations usually last several days with prayers, family gatherings and charitable giving. Some colleagues may be taking time off, and because the date depends on the moon, plans can change at short notice. Please be flexible with leave and meeting times. Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is expected to begin this week. It is one of the most important festivals in Islam, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage, and celebrations usually last several days with prayers, family gatherings and charitable giving. Some colleagues may be taking time off, and because the date depends on the moon, plans can change at short notice. Please be flexible with leave and meeting times. Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

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Eid Mubarak to colleagues celebrating Eid al-Adha. The exact day can depend on moon sighting, so please be flexible if someone's plans shift at short notice.

Eid Mubarak to colleagues celebrating Eid al-Adha. The exact day can depend on moon sighting, so please be flexible if someone's plans shift at short notice.

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- Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic festival lasting several days and coinciding with the Hajj. - The exact date may shift by a day, so be ready to approve leave or change plans at short notice. - Avoid booking must-attend meetings or team events over the festival.

- Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic festival lasting several days and coinciding with the Hajj.
- The exact date may shift by a day, so be ready to approve leave or change plans at short notice.
- Avoid booking must-attend meetings or team events over the festival.

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The date may vary by a day depending on moon sighting, so present the listed date as expected rather than fixed and be flexible with leave. Eid Mubarak is a widely used greeting, and colleagues should be free to choose whether to share how they celebrate.

The date may vary by a day depending on moon sighting, so present the listed date as expected rather than fixed and be flexible with leave. Eid Mubarak is a widely used greeting, and colleagues should be free to choose whether to share how they celebrate.

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Eid al-Adha: What we're doing this year
It's Eid al-Adha — here's how you can get involved
This week: Eid al-Adha + team news
17 May: Eid al-Adha at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Eid al-Adha to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Eid al-Adha. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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