Students attending Eid event

Eid

Eid is a sacred time of celebration and prayers in Islam. Muslims celebrate two Eids each year. See below for more information.

About Eid

  • Eid al Fitr
  • Eid al Adha
  • Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan. St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

    Eid al Adha

    Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid al Adha. 

    Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan. St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

    Eid al Adha

    Eid al Adha

    Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid al Adha. 

    How to Request Academic Accommodations During Eid

    The purpose of these templates is to help you communicate with faculty or supervisors to negotiate with them about your needs during Eid. You may customize the text to fit your needs. Please visit the Ramadan page for more information and alternate accommodation template.