Eid-ul-Azha is officially confirmed for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH). The government has already scheduled public holidays from May 26 to May 28, 2026. Consequently, the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are finalizing preparations for Eid-ul-Azha Namaz. Authorities strongly urge citizens to arrive at their designated locations early. This proactive approach prevents severe overcrowding and gives worshippers ample time to complete their Qurbani rituals within the permitted window.
Islamabad Eid-ul-Azha 2026 Namaz Timings
Islamabad will host staggered Eid prayers across various sectors to manage the massive crowds efficiently.
| Venue | Time |
| Faisal Mosque | 06:30 AM |
| Between F-11 and G-11 Cricket Ground | 05:15 AM |
| Jamia Masjid wa Madrasa Hazrat Saad bin Muaaz, Neelam Colony | 06:15 AM |
| Markazi Eid Gah, G9-1 | 06:15 AM |
| Jamia Islamabad, I-8 Markaz | 06:00 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Al-Furqan, E/7 | 06:30 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Al-Hira, G7-II | 06:30 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Hanfia Ghousia Darbar Imam Bari Sarkar | 06:30 AM |
| Astana Aliya Naqshbandia Aliya, Street 7-B Bhara Kahu | 06:45 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Syedna, Hassan Street | 07:00 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Al-Mujtaba, Press Colony | 07:00 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Maqsood-ul-Uloom, G-11/2 Markaz | 07:00 AM |
| Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia, Gulberg Green | 07:00 AM |
| Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia, G-11 Sector | 08:00 AM |
Tarlai Kalan Region (Islamabad)
| Venue | Time |
| Jamia Masjid Noor-ul-Amin Hanfia Ghousia, Marwa Town | 06:00 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Al-Hidayat, Mehrban Town | 06:00 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Fatima-tuz-Zahra, Mehrban Town | 06:00 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Ali Al-Murtaza, Gohra Sardar | 06:15 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Bilal, Danna Sharif | 06:15 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Muhammad Tanveer-ul-Islam, Mehrban Town | 06:15 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Al-Mehrban, Sarfraz Town | 06:15 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghousia, Gohra Sardar | 06:30 AM |
Rawalpindi Eid-ul-Azha 2026 Namaz Timings
Rawalpindi mosques and Eidgahs have also released strict schedules to maintain order throughout the morning.
| Venue | Time |
| Jamia Masjid Ameer Hamza, Ameer Hamza Colony | 05:30 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Madni, Dhoke Munshi Chaklala | 06:15 AM |
| Jamia Majid Allah Wali, Chatri Chowk | 06:15 AM |
| Jamia Masjid D-Block, Media Town | 06:15 AM |
| Central Eidgah Sharif / Markazi Eid Gah Sharif, Mall Road | 06:30 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Ghousia Tehkhana Wali, Azizabad | 06:30 AM |
| Jamia Masjid Anwar-e-Madina, A-Block Media Town | 06:45 AM |
| Jamia Masjid C-Block, Media Town | 07:00 AM |
| Markazi Jamia Masjid Muhammad Jan, Tench Bhata | 07:30 AM |
| DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi Mosques | 07:30 AM onwards |
Essential Guidelines for Worshippers
Before heading to the mosque, citizens should perform ghusl, dress in their best clothes, and recite Takbir-e-Tashriq along the way. The Eid prayer consists of two rak’ahs with extra Takbeerat, immediately followed by a khutbah. Worshippers should note that no Adhan or Iqamah is called for this prayer.
Furthermore, residents must follow official traffic advisories to avoid gridlock, particularly around the Blue Area, I-8, G-11, and prominent Rawalpindi sectors. Several select locations have also established special arrangements to accommodate women. Above all, this festival commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion to Allah’s command. It actively promotes sacrifice, family unity, and crucial charity through the distribution of Qurbani meat.
