Three days off have been declared in Dagestan to mark Eid al-Adha.

The days from May 27th to 29th have been declared additional days off in Dagestan in connection with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," in 2025, June 6th was declared a day off in Dagestan in honor of Eid al-Adha. Social media users then considered the prices of sacrificial animals high, and charitable foundations in the republics of the North Caucasus Federal District reported free distribution of meat and food packages.

In Dagestan, three days – May 27, 28, and 29 – have been declared holidays in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha, which is celebrated this year on Wednesday, May 27, the administration of the head and government of Dagestan announced today on its Telegram channel.

"The decree on this was signed by the Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Dagestan, Magomed Ramazanov. Thus, Dagestanis will have five consecutive days off [including May 30 and 31 – Saturday and Sunday – Ed. note from the "Caucasian Knot"]," the publication states.

The decree "On the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha" is dated May 15 and posted on the government website Dagestan.

"In accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 4 of the Federal Law of September 26, 1997, No. 125-FZ, 'On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations,' and at the request of the centralized Islamic religious organization, the Muftiate of the Republic of Dagestan, the Government of the Republic of Dagestan decrees: to consider May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, as non-working holidays," it states.

Pilgrims from Dagestan were unable to depart from Saudi Arabia

As a reminder, in 2025, the Hajj quota for Dagestan, which amounts to over 10,000 places, was completely filled: there were 20-30% more people wanting to go than there were available places.

Pilgrimage to the Muslim holy sites in Mecca is one of the five main pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who has reached adulthood and is able to do so is required to perform the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage to Mecca typically occurs at the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar. There is also a so-called "lesser hajj"—Umrah.