The Islamic Association of Raleigh extends its congratulations to the Triangle Muslim community on the approach of the blessed day of Eid Al-Adha. Read the Announcement →
The Eid venue is located five minutes away from IAR.
While ample parking will be available at the fairgrounds near Gate 9, we encourage you to arrive at least 30-45 minutes early and carpool with family. Parking near the Jim Graham building is limited.
GoRaleigh Route 27, GoTriangle Route 100, and NCSU Wolfline Route 60 serve the fairgrounds area. Please double check schedules and arrive early.
Enter the fairgrounds using Gate 9 on Trinity Rd.
Handicap & Drop-Off Only use Gate 3 on Hillsborough St.
Eid Al-Adha is on Friday, June 6th.
Eid prayers will be held in 3 shifts at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham Building.
We encourage you to arrive at least 30-45 minutes early.
The Islamic Association of Raleigh follows the official announcement of Eid ul-Adha date by Saudi Arabia, as do the vast majority of fiqh councils and the ummah worldwide in observing a unified Day of Arafah and Eid holiday
Eid Prayers will be held indoors in the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The address is 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. Use Gate 9 on Trinity Rd.
Free and ample parking is available on-site. We highly encourage you to arrive at least 30-45 minutes early.
Free and ample parking is available on-site near Gate 9. Enter through the main entrance, Gate 9, on Trinity Rd. Follow the directions from parking attendants. We highly encourage you to arrive at least 30-45 minutes early. For handicap parking and drop-off use Gate 3 on Hillsborough St.
One shift of Jumuah prayer will be held at the Islamic Association of Raleigh at 1:00 PM. IAR is located at 808 Atwater St. Raleigh, NC five minutes away from the fairgrounds.
When Eid coincides with Friday, there are three opinions among scholars regarding this matter:
1. It is obligatory to pray the Friday congregational prayer for those who witness the Eid prayer, just as the other Friday prayers are as indicated by general statements and proofs affirming its obligation. This is the majority opinion.
2. The obligation of the Friday prayer is waived for those who are from distant districts, as evidenced by the fact that ‘Uthmân ibn ‘Affân exempted them from the Friday prayer when he led them in Eid prayer.
3. The third opinion is that the obligation of the Friday prayer is waived for those who witness the Eid prayer. However, it is still the responsibility of the Imam to establish the Friday congregational prayer for those who wish to attend it and those who have not witnessed the Eid prayer.
Yes, the venue is accessible. All chairs are reserved for those who need them. Accessible parking is available on a first-come first-served basis. For handicap parking and drop-off use Gate 3 on Hillsborough St.
Bringing a prayer rug for yourself and your family is highly encouraged.
For this year’s Udhiyah/Qurbani, the cost is $150 per family. The IAR Social & Welfare Committee is organizing the distribution of these funds to help our Muslim brothers and sisters in need in the Rohingya community, Yemen, Cameroon, and Sudanese refugee camps in Chad. We will be partnering with trusted organizations like Islamic Relief USA, Zakat Foundation, and the BDesh Foundation to ensure your contributions reach them.
We encourage you to donate as soon as possible, as the deadline to pay for Udhiyah/Qurbani through IAR is June 3, 2025.
You can conveniently purchase your Udhiyah/Qurbani through the IAR website or in the IAR lobby.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Eid! Sign up here.
The second shift prayer and Khutbah will be live streamed as a spiritual reminder for those tuning in from home. Watch on YouTube.
Eid Fest is the Carolinas’ largest Eid festival and will be held on June 8th at the same location as Eid Prayers. Learn more about Eid Fest at nceid.org.
Eid Fest is the Carolinas’ largest Eid festival and will be held on June 8th at the same location as Eid Prayers. Learn more about Eid Fest at nceid.org.
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