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On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Muslim communities across South Africa gathered at dawn to observe Eid al-Adha, one of the most sacred occasions in the Islamic calendar.
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha commemorates themes of devotion, compassion, and forgiveness — sentiments deeply reflected in the prayers and gatherings across the country.
In Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, thousands came together to mark the holiday, which coincides with the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The celebration is the second major Islamic festival, following Eid al-Fitr.
Worshippers at Nizamiye Mosque in Midrand, east of Johannesburg, also observed the day with communal prayers and reflections on the spiritual significance of sacrifice.
Notably, South Africa’s Islamic heritage traces back centuries. The country’s first mosque was founded in 1794 by a woman, Saartjie van de Kaap — a remarkable figure in the early Cape Muslim community.
