Eid-ul-Azha in the United States on May 27: Prayers Scheduled Across Major Cities
Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims, will be observed in the United States on May 27, according to community announcements from various Islamic organizations and mosques across the country. The festival is also being observed in Saudi Arabia and several parts of North America on the same date, while Eid in Bangladesh is expected to be celebrated on May 28 based on the sighting of the lunar calendar.
Eid-ul-Azha is observed on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Zilhajj, following the annual Hajj pilgrimage performed in Makkah. The occasion marks the spirit of sacrifice and devotion, where Muslims around the world perform animal sacrifice and engage in prayers and charitable acts.
Across the United States, particularly in cities with large Muslim populations such as New York City, mosques and community centers are preparing to host multiple Eid congregational prayers due to large attendance. Organizers say more than 2,500 mosques nationwide, along with open grounds in several cities, will arrange special Eid prayers depending on weather conditions.
In New York City, the Muslim community has already finalized arrangements for multiple Eid jamaats in different neighborhoods. At the Jamaica Muslim Center, a major congregation will be held at Thomas Edison High School field in Queens at 8:30 a.m., while in case of bad weather, three indoor prayers will be offered at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m.
At the Darus Salam Mosque in Jamaica, four separate prayers are scheduled inside the mosque, starting from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., with arrangements for women’s participation in most sessions. The American Muslim Center will host five congregational prayers from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., while the MUNA Center in Jackson Heights will hold one main prayer at 8 a.m.
Other mosques in Queens, including Al-Amin Jame Mosque and Islamic Center, are preparing multiple prayer sessions starting from early morning hours, with both indoor and outdoor arrangements depending on weather conditions. The New York Eidgah has announced six Eid congregations at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing hourly until 11 a.m.
In the Bronx, Parkchester Mosque will hold two prayers at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., while Newkirk Bilal Mosque will host three sessions starting from 6:30 a.m. In Brooklyn, Baitul Jannah Jame Mosque and Muslim Community Center will arrange an outdoor prayer at 8 a.m., along with additional indoor sessions if needed.
Community leaders say many Bangladeshi expatriates in the United States are also preparing for Qurbani (animal sacrifice), with some choosing to perform it locally while others arrange sacrifices in Bangladesh through family members or trusted organizations.
With large-scale participation expected across American cities, Eid-ul-Azha is set to bring together diverse Muslim communities in collective prayers and celebrations throughout the country.
