Where and when to celebrate Eid al-Adha in Australia

Eid al-Adha holds great importance for Muslims as it signifies the Day of Sacrifice, that is the culmination of Hajj. This annual journey to Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia is mandatory for physically and financially capable men and women to undertake at least once in their lifetime. In this feature story, discover the various locations within your state or city where you can partake in the celebrations of Eid al-Adha.

Here are some of the major events happening all over Australia to celebrate Eid and Moon Night (chand raat):

NSW

The Eid Show

Bankstown Showground, 178 Eldridge Road, Bankstown

Friday - Sunday June 30, July 1 - 2, 2023 (free event)

Eid al adha Festival

Granville Centre, 2a Memorial Dr, Granville

Sunday June 25, 2023 (free event)

Prepare for Eid ul Adha

Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Doran Dr, Castle Hill

Tuesday June 27, 2023 (free event)

Sydney Eid Festival

40 Hector St. Chester Hill

Saturday & Sunday July 8 - 9, 2023 (free event)

Community Eid Breakfast

Mizan Avenue

1a/8 George Young St 8 George Young Street, Auburn

Sunday July 2, 2023 (ticketed event)

Celebrate Eid al-adha with Saba Group

Berala Community Centre 98-104 Woodburn Road Berala

Saturday July 8, 2023 (ticketed event)

Eid al-adha celebrations

Australian International Academy, 2 Foxall Road North Kellyville

Wednesday June 28, 2023 (free event)

Tikka Milan Party

Northlakes Community Centre, 117 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park

Saturday July 1, 2023 (ticketed event)

Victoria

Celebrate Eid with PWA

Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Ave, Meranda

Monday June 26, 2023 (free event)

Multicultural Eid Festival

Galada Community Centre, 10A Forum Way, Epping

Saturday June 24, 2023 (free event)

Queensland

Eid Festival

Mt Gravatt Showground, 1644 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt

Saturday July 8, 2023 (free event)

South Australia

Eid Al-Adha Carnival

Iqra College, O Halloran Hill, 5 Major's Road,

Sunday July 2, 2023 (free event)

Western Australia

Eid get together for Pakistani community

Centenary Park Community Centre, 105 Daly St. Belmont

Saturday July 1, 2023 (ticketed event)

Tasmania

Eid ul Adha Celebration

Hobart Mosque, 166 Warwick Street, West Hobart

Sunday July 2, 2023 (free entry)