The Islamic Association of Raleigh congratulates you on the approach of Eid Al-Adha on Friday, June 6th.
IAR follows the official announcement of Eid Al-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. The blessed first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah start on Wednesday, May 28th.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) encouraged us to take advantage of these holy days by increasing in our acts of worship: fasting, prayer, supplication (duaa), remembrance (dhikr), and all good deeds. Fasting is highly recommended, particularly on the special Day of Arafah, occurring on Thursday, June 5th.
The 2025 Udhiyah/Qurbani cost is $150 per family. The collected funds will go to our Muslim brothers and sisters in need in the Rohingya community, Yemen, Cameroon, and Sudanese refugee camps in Chad through trusted organizations like Islamic Relief USA, Zakat Foundation, and the BDesh Foundation. Pay online or in the IAR lobby by June 3, 2025.
Eid prayers will be held in 3 shifts at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham Building.
- First shift at 7 AM with gathering beginning at 6 AM
- Second shift at 9 AM with gathering beginning at 8 AM.
- Third shift at 11 AM with gathering beginning at 10 AM.
NC State Fairgrounds (Jim Graham Building):
4285 Trinity Rd. Raleigh, NC
Enter from Trinity Rd – Gate 9 – All Others Closed
Please carpool, arrive 30-45 minutes early and bring a prayer rug for yourself and your family.
One shift of Jumuah will be held at 1 PM at IAR. Read about about the ruling on praying the Friday prayer on the day of Eid.
For all Eid info, visit raleighmasjid.org/eid
